Ferguson Grand Jury

If grand jury transcripts are made public in Eric Garner’s case, Harvard Law School professor Ron Sullivan says “relevant information” could emerge for both the federal civil rights investigation and for Garner’s legal representatives, who are bringing a civil lawsuit against the city.

“The incendiary rhetoric used by Eric Holder created a pathway for a false narrative that then became the rallying cry for cop haters across America,” said Milwaukee police sheriff David Clarke Jr.

As public criticism of the Eric Garner grand jury decision mounts, a local judge has ordered a public court hearing to be held on Dec. 19, where he will consider whether to disclose more information about the jury proceedings.

I grew up in the segregated north. New Jersey to be exact. True, I was born after the civil rights act of 1964 was passed, but the centuries of racism and discrimination are still painfully visible. I can only imagine how hard things are in Ferguson Missouri today.

Helen Kim Ho left private law practice to start a non-partisan group focused on civil rights and civic engagement. She has been freguently honored for her community service.