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Why did the Bush justice department only file for an injunction against the Black Panthers?

I have heard the lie blameing Eric Holder too many times.

It was the Bush Justice Department that file for an injunction and not criminal charges. It was not not the Obama Justice Department and Eric Holder. An injunction was granted against Samir Shabazz, the one that had the night stick. The case against the other man was dismissed.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit under the Voting Rights Act against the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense and three of its members alleging that the defendants intimidated voters and those aiding them during the Nov. 4, 2008, general election.

The complaint, filed in the United States District Court in Philadelphia, alleges that, during the election, Minister King Samir Shabazz and Jerry Jackson were deployed at the entrance to a Philadelphia polling location wearing the uniform of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, and that Samir Shabazz repeatedly brandished a police-style baton weapon.

"Intimidation outside of a polling place is contrary to the democratic process," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Grace Chung Becker. "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed to protect the fundamental right to vote and the Department takes allegations of voter intimidation seriously."

According to the complaint, party Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz confirmed that the placement of Samir Shabazz and Jackson in Philadelphia was part of a nationwide effort to deploy New Black Panther Party members at polling locations on Election Day. The complaint alleges a violation of Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibits intimidation, coercion or threats against "any person for voting or attempting to vote." The Department seeks an injunction preventing any future deployment of, or display of weapons by, New Black Panther Party members at the entrance to polling locations.
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2009/January/09-crt-014.html
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2009/January/09-crt-014.html

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3 Responses to “Why did the Bush justice department only file for an injunction against the Black Panthers?”

  1. Subject 2 Change on February 3rd, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Because the Bush Administration had no idea what “Justice” is. “If a person or organization supports anyone opposing me, it’s illegal.” — George W. Bush, summer of 2004.

  2. You’d have to ask Bush I guess.
    If this guy broke laws then he needs to be prosecuted – just like O’Keefe.

  3. Maybe he was tired of the government catering to a black drug gang.