Resource: ACLU of Louisiana’s Justice Lab Resolves Latest Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Policing

Ms. Danks alleged that on October 10, 2020, she was in the passenger seat of a car being driven by her brother, reminiscing after the recent passing of their younger sibling, when a Kenner police officer pulled them over for a traffic violation. While the police engaged with her brother outside the car, Ms. Danks remained in the passenger seat with her hands visible. Despite this, officers violently pulled her from the car and threw her to the ground. Ms. Danks claimed Officer Lawler then stepped on her back, pinning her to the pavement while she was face down.