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• #ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE RACIST PROFESSIONAL#

“Sheriff’s deputies had no basis to suspect our client of being undocumented -and in fact, Ramon produced voluminous documentation proving his citizenship. “Our client Ramon Torres endured a terrifying and dehumanizing ordeal, and we’re glad he’s receiving the compensation he deserves,” said Bruce Hamilton, ACLU of Louisiana senior staff attorney.

When Torres asked why he was being held for so long, he was told by a sheriff’s deputy that “honey, it’s because you’re Spanish. Torres was placed on an immigration “fugitive hold” and detained for three days by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, even though he possessed a Louisiana driver’s license, a U.S. Torres, who was initially arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, was jailed for three days because sheriff’s deputies wrongfully suspected him of being an undocumented immigrant. Under the settlement, Ascension Parish will pay Torres $50,000 in damages, as well as attorney’s fees. citizen who was unlawfully jailed for three days by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of being an undocumented immigrant because of his race. She said she isn't sure what can stop shootings like the one that destroyed a quiet Sunday morning in Louisiana.NEW ORLEANS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana today announced a court-approved settlement on behalf of Ramon Torres, a U.S. Cedric Glover, a Shreveport Democrat, tweeted "prayers for the fallen and injured officers of Baton Rouge Police Department, their families and all those who serve with dignity, honor and respect."ģ police officers fatally shot in Baton Rouge dead suspect identifiedįor Emily Dumelle, 34, who moved to Shreveport from Tyler, Texas, about six months ago, constant news of mass shootings around the South has her with a deep sense of uncertainty. As a transplant from Texas, Dumelle said the ambush of police in Dallas weighs heavily on her mind. "I offer my prayers and support and my disgust with the whole thing - I just feel for the folks down there."Īcross the political aisle, state Rep. "I guess more will be revealed," Shadoin said with a heavy sigh. Obama: 'Nothing justifies violence against law enforcement' Shadoin said he hoped Louisiana would be spared any more violence. "I'm like everyone else - my heart is broken over this," said state Rep. Rob Shadoin, a Republican from Ruston. "It pains me that once again I must implore all Americans, especially in my home state of Louisiana, to commit ourselves to words and deeds that heal and bring peace that combat lawlessness and promote justice." "We cannot allow anger and violence to tear us apart," Scalise said. Louisiana Representative and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise released a statement condemning the attack and calling for peace in all communities.īaton Rouge shooter identified as Gavin Long, 29

#ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE RACIST PROFESSIONAL#

They are NOT killers, NOT racist, and NOT haters, just simply put they are sons, daughters, wives, mothers, and fathers, who answer to a higher calling, that of being a professional law enforcement officer."Īcross the political spectrum, condolences found their way to social media and news releases.

"They are splendid peace keepers, brave in response and humble in their service to others. get to know these usually young men and women, look into their eyes and into their hearts before you pre-judge," Wiley said. Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley wrote about what it means to serve and urged greater understanding of law enforcement officers: "To those who have for several years now 'Whipped up' a frenzy of anti-police rhetoric and repeatedly described the law enforcement and general public relationship as 'corrosive' and disrespectful.