By Southern Borders Community Coalition
In a shocking turn of events in the case of Anastasio Hernández Rojas, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that they will not prosecute the agents involved in his death.
The DOJ cited a lack of evidence to meet the standard for federal criminal prosecution. Despite eyewitness testimony and video, DOJ concluded they were unable to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the agents committed homicide or civil rights violations.
Following are statements from the family of Anastasio Hernández Rojas along with representatives from the Southern Border Communities Coalition. [Read more…]