June 1, 2015 Dear Friend,
Late last year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its revised guidance to federal law enforcement on racial profiling. While the new guidelines included much-needed improvements, I believe significant work remains to realize former Attorney General Eric Holder's goal of eliminating racial profiling "once and for all."
That's why I recently signed a letter urging the DOJ to update the profiling guidance for law enforcement. The 2014 guidelines send a signal of federal concern, but they are not a replacement for the enactment of a comprehensive federal anti-profiling program. I am advocating for legislation that would ban profiling by federal, state, and local law enforcement, provide a mechanism for enforcement of this ban, mandate data collection by state and local law enforcement agencies that receive federal funds, and provide financial and technical support from the Department of Justice to law enforcement agencies to ensure that the best practices are deployed to fight unconstitutional profiling as outlined in the End Racial Profiling Act.
I am committed to working with my colleagues and the Administration to ensure that everyone is treated equally and fairly before the law. It is an honor to serve you in Washington, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office. Your Friend,
André
INSIDE SCOOP:
It was great to spend some time in Indy last week during the Memorial Day district work period. One of the highlights from the week was speaking to Ms. Bishop's 4th grade class at Westlake Elementary. 
| Meeting with students at Westlake Elementary School on May 24 |
High School Scholarship Opportunity
Attention all Sophomore and Junior High School students: Do you want the chance to win $1,000 for college?
Each year Congressman Carson invites qualified students from the 7th District to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Essay Contest and Issue Forum.
Winners and their families are invited to Washington, DC in September to present their essays and participate in a panel discussion during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference.
For more information about topics and guidelines, click here. The deadline for all submissions is June 15, 2015. If you have any questions, please feel free to call my office. Good luck! |
