NAACP backs banning New Mexico official and Cowboys for Trump co-founder from public office, citing his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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The NAACP calls for the removal of Cowboys for Trump cowboy from public office.
The organization cites Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin's involvement in the Capitol attack.
In March, Griffin was found guilty of a misdemeanor charge connected to the riot. He was sentenced in June.
The NAACP is joining efforts in New Mexico to remove and ban Cowboys for Trump co-founder from holding future public office positions, according to The Associated Press.
The civil rights organization cites Otero County, New Mexico Commissioner Couy Griffin's connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which the organization says he compared to the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, he also refused to certify local primary election results, the outlet reported — citing court documents.
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