Tuesday, April 19, 2011

MALDEF, LATINO OFFICERS CHARGE CITY OF WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

LOS ANGELES, CA - On March 2nd, MALDEF held a press conference announcing a lawsuit filed against the City of Westminster, as well as two former Police Chiefs of the Westminster Police Department, for discrimination against Latino police officers on the basis of their national origin. Plaintiffs have been denied promotions and Special Assignments, which can lead to promotions, in violation of the law.

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[posted by: Blanca Chavez - Herrera]