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Congressional Hispanic Caucus seeks information on Latinos killed by police
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Sep 14, 2015
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus seeks information on Latinos killed by police
Recently members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus requested data from the Department of Justice regarding Latinos and the police.
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Recently members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus requested data from the Department of Justice regarding Latinos and the police.

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have requested data from the Department of Justice regarding Latinos and the police.

Representatives from the group asked the DOJ to release stats on the number of Latinos that have been killed as a result of police action.

Congressman Tony Cárdenas represents the San Fernando Valley and the 29th Congressional District, and he wrote the letter to the Justice Department. He joined Take Two to explain more.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above