Los Angeles City Council Racism
Signs litter District 14 calling for the ouster of councilmember Kevin de León following his participation in racist remarks last October caught on tape. His physical scuffle at a holiday event this weekend reignited community demands for his removal. Credit: Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
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Ongoing efforts to push de León out of office in LA turned into a physical confrontation on Friday, December 9, at a toy giveaway and Christmas tree lighting event in Lincoln Heights. While de León says he was assaulted, others say he was the aggressor. As police launch an investigation, community leaders continue to call for his resignation.
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