CORE NYC Denounces NYPD’s “Excessive Force” Arrest Of Council Member Chi Ossé During Eviction Of Deed Theft Victim
Photos: YouTube Screenshots NEW YORK, NY — New York City Commission On Racial Equity is outraged by the recent actions taken by the New York City Police Department against Council Member Chi Ossé, who was forcefully struck, thrown to the ground, and arrested while carrying out his duties protecting his constituents against deed theft. This incident raises serious concerns about the use of excessive force and the erosion of accountability within institutions that are meant to serve and protect the public. At a time when communities across New York City are calling for transparency, justice, and meaningful reform, such actions only deepen mistrust and underscore the urgent need for systemic change. The treatment of an elected official in this manner is not only unacceptable—it reflects a broader pattern of aggressive enforcement that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. We also express deep disdain for the role the NYPD continues to play in facilitating policies and practices that contribute to displacement and the ongoing loss of generational wealth among Black homeowners. Across the city, long-standing residents are being pushed out through a combination of speculative development, predatory practices, and enforcement mechanisms that too often prioritize property interests over people. The intersection of policing and housing injustice cannot be ignored. When law enforcement is used—directly or indirectly—to uphold systems that result in land theft and community displacement, it represents a profound failure of equity and governance. We stand in solidarity with those demanding accountability, protection of homeowners, and an end to practices that strip communities of their stability and dignity. New York City must do better—not only in how it polices its residents, but in how it safeguards the very communities that give the city its strength and identity. About the NYC Commission on Racial Equity The NYC Commission on Racial Equity is tasked with advancing policies and strategies that promote racial equity across New York City. Through research, community engagement, and policy development, the Commission works to dismantle systemic inequities and ensure all New Yorkers have access to opportunity, dignity, and justice.
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NEW YORK, NY — New York City Commission On Racial Equity is outraged by the recent actions taken by the New York City Police Department against Council Member Chi Ossé, who was forcefully struck, thrown to the ground, and arrested while carrying out his duties protecting his constituents against deed theft. This incident raises serious concerns about the use of excessive force and the erosion of accountability within institutions that are meant to serve and protect the public.
At a time when communities across New York City are calling for transparency, justice, and meaningful reform, such actions only deepen mistrust and underscore the urgent need for systemic change. The treatment of an elected official in this manner is not only unacceptable—it reflects a broader pattern of aggressive enforcement that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
We also express deep disdain for the role the NYPD continues to play in facilitating policies and practices that contribute to displacement and the ongoing loss of generational wealth among Black homeowners. Across the city, long-standing residents are being pushed out through a combination of speculative development, predatory practices, and enforcement mechanisms that too often prioritize property interests over people.
The intersection of policing and housing injustice cannot be ignored. When law enforcement is used—directly or indirectly—to uphold systems that result in land theft and community displacement, it represents a profound failure of equity and governance.
We stand in solidarity with those demanding accountability, protection of homeowners, and an end to practices that strip communities of their stability and dignity. New York City must do better—not only in how it polices its residents, but in how it safeguards the very communities that give the city its strength and identity.
About the NYC Commission on Racial Equity
The NYC Commission on Racial Equity is tasked with advancing policies and strategies that promote racial equity across New York City. Through research, community engagement, and policy development, the Commission works to dismantle systemic inequities and ensure all New Yorkers have access to opportunity, dignity, and justice.
