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ICE FIREBOMBED THIS HOME IN SOUTHEAST L.A., BUT LAPD DID IT FIRST
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I. Family shaken after Huntington Park home raided, KTLA: https://youtu.be/-os0_WGcLKU
II. South L.A. fireworks explosion likely caused by miscalculations from bomb technicians, LAPD chief says: https://youtu.be/Xr0yAlbGvKY?si=YKtDIalypLr6YLVA
III. LA Black Panther member recalls shootout with LAPD’s newly formed SWAT in 1969 on Central Avenue, StreetTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze2oAR-gS7k&ab_channel=StreetTV
IV. The 1969 raid that changed policing, LA TIMES: https://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=6e943b58-a0b0-4ff7-9142-43cd01a099e4
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Identifying Immigration Customs Enforcement in Your Neighborhood
El siguiente documento fue proporcionado por la oficina del concejal Soto-Martínez, del Distrito 13, en colaboración con CHIRLA, la Coalición por los Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes en Los Ángeles. Aunque J.T. the L.A. Storyteller no avala la información proporcionada, se presenta a continuación para el interés público con ligeras modificaciones para mayor claridad y concisión. El documento también se publicó originalmente en el sitio web oficial de Quién Es Tu Vecindario, al que puede donar para apoyar más iniciativas educativas para nuestra comunidad durante este momento crucial en la historia estadounidense.
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The following document was provided by the office of Councilmember Soto-Martinez, of CD-13, in collaboration with CHIRLA, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles. While J.T. the L.A. Storyteller does not endorse the information provided, it is presented below for the public interest with light edits for clarity and concision. The document was also first published via the official website for Quien Es Tu Vecindario, which you can donate to in order to support more educational efforts for our community during this unthinkable moment for us in American history.
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CAN THIS PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN BECOME A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE IN L.A. COUNTY?
Los Angeles could definitely use more Public Defenders in the County’s Superior Court, where judges overwhelmingly hail from the prosecutorial side. Before you leave the Superior Court Judge section of your ballot blank, tune into this podcast to learn about Natasha Khamashta’s write-in campaign and that of her colleagues’, the Defenders of Justice.
Natasha Khamashta is a Palestinian-American Public Defender who’s served in this role for over 20 years; she is running for Superior Court Office No. 93. The only thing an eligible voter needs to do is write in “Natasha” in the write-in ✍🏽 candidate section on this part of the ballot to elect her for the seat. Recall that any eligible voter in L.A. County, no matter the zip code, can cast a vote for the 10 Superior Court Judge offices up for election this Tuesday, March 5th; you can also vote this Sunday or Monday, depending on what’s better for your schedule through your local Vote Center, which you can locate here.
(0:02) Welcome Natasha Kamashta to J.T. the LA Storyteller Podcast!
(0:24) A race quite unlike any other for elections taking place this Tuesday, March 5th for L.A. County voters
(0:43) How one finds themselves running as a Write-In Candidate for a Superior Court Judge Office
(2:00) Natasha Kamashta’s Palestinian American heritage as a major influence on her decision to run
(6:50) Just to be sure, how do voters actually write in a candidate for a political office?
(8:19) For the record, what does an L.A. Superior Court Judge actually do for people who live in Los Angeles?
(12:00) Remember, any eligible voter, regardless of where they live in L.A. County, can vote for Superior Court Judges
(12:52) Historically, most Judges at the Superior Court have actually been former prosecutors
(15:05) For the record, what inspired Kamashta to become a Public Defender to begin with?
(18:38) Kamashta’s visit to Palestine during law school was another big factor in leading her to become a Public Defender
(21:02) Why do Public Defenders actually seem to be overwhelmed by the amount of cases they’re assigned?
(24:37) Despite its continual shortcomings, are there still some strengths to the judicial system?
(26:29) The judicial system can and does save lives, especially in terms of gender and those who face major challenges with their families
(28:16) For the record, what would separate Kamashta from her opponent when it comes to this Superior Court office?(31:59) With all this said, how do we vote for Kamashta for Superior Court Judge Office No. 93 again?
(33:41) Thanks once again and “see you” on Election Day, Tuesday, March 5th!
Learn more about Natasha at www.natasha4judge.com, and keep up with her campaign’s Cuentos on IG here. To make a one-time donation to my nonprofit, Quien Es Tu Vecindario, please do so via onevecindario.org. To support the production of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast, check out my PATREON.
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CHILDREN’S MARCH FOR PALESTINE ROCKS L.A. CITY HALL AND LITTLE TOKYO
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