NY Politicians Call For Federal Intervention In Police Arrest And Death Of Eric Garner

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 14: U.S. House Representatives from New York Yvette Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries speak in front of One Police Plaza on August 14, 2014 in New York City. Representatives Clarke and Jeffries demanded a federal intervention in response to the death of Eric Garner, a 43-year-old Staten Island resident, while in police custody. Both denounced what they believe is a pattern of abuse of minorities by the police in New York City. Garner died on July 17 after being placed in a choke hold by police for reportedly selling loose cigarettes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)