DNC Statement on Jena 6

September 20, 2007 -- Coinciding with today's march in Jena, Louisiana, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement in response to a recent ruling from the Louisiana appeals court overturning the verdict against a young student in the Jena 6 case:

"The recent ruling by the appeals court is a positive step towards ensuring that all those involved in the Jena 6 case receive equal justice and fair treatment under the law. Racial discrimination and intolerance have no place in America, particularly not in our judicial system. The decision of the appeals court should not be the last word in this case. A thorough investigation of every aspect of this case is needed to determine if these students received what every American is entitled to: equal treatment under the law, without regard to race. As a country we must continue to work to remedy disparities in our justice system and work to ensure that all Americans are treated equally under the law."

Source: DNC