CPR Statement Re: Court of Appeals’ Denial of Bloomberg Administration Request to Vacate Stop-and-Frisk Decision

In response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denying the Bloomberg administration’s request to vacate the ruling against its stop-and-frisk policy as unconstitutional, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Joo-Hyun Kang.

“We are pleased that the 2nd Circuit denied the Bloomberg administration's desperate attempt to have the ruling thrown out. It's outrageous that an administration with only five weeks left is wasting taxpayer money to try last ditch legal maneuvers to protect its political legacy when voters chose a new mayor who has pledged to drop the appeal and support reforms. Delays only further harm the communities impacted by this administration's discriminatory stop-and-frisk policy and the willingness to continue its damage to New Yorkers is appalling.”

About Communities United for Police Reform

Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) is an unprecedented campaign to end discriminatory policing practices in New York, and to build a lasting movement that promotes public safety and policing practices based on cooperation and respect– not discriminatory targeting and harassment.

CPR brings together a movement of community members, lawyers, researchers and activists to work for change. The partners in this campaign come from all 5 boroughs, from all walks of life and represent many of those unfairly targeted the most by the NYPD. CPR is fighting for reforms that will promote community safety while ensuring that the NYPD protects and serves all New Yorkers.

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