The Arroyo Law Firm

The Arroyo Law Firm Florida Criminal Defense. Abogado Criminalista licenciado en Florida. 407-770-9000

Absolutely NO ONE should be arrested, taken to jail or criminalized for having a suspended license due to unpaid traffic...
08/30/2023

Absolutely NO ONE should be arrested, taken to jail or criminalized for having a suspended license due to unpaid traffic tickets. PERIOD.

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Driver's license suspension in Florida is a problem that negatively impacts poor people, communities, taxpayers and the state government. Can Floridians affo...

Updated map of all county courts which will be closed tomorrow. www.ChillCallPhil.com 407-770-9000ESPAÑOLMapa actualizad...
08/30/2023

Updated map of all county courts which will be closed tomorrow.

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Mapa actualizada de todos los condados cuyos tribunales estarán cerradas mañana por motivo del huracán.

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Wondering if you still have court tomorrow in light of the incoming storm? All court hearings in the counties in red hav...
08/28/2023

Wondering if you still have court tomorrow in light of the incoming storm?

All court hearings in the counties in red have been cancelled. The counties in green are a go and remain on schedule.

Don’t just assume everything is cancelled because of the storm without confirming. If you miss a criminal case hearing, it could result in a warrant for your arrest.

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¿Te estas pregunta si todavía el tribunal estará abierto mañana y su vista sigue vigente a la luz de la tormenta que se avecina?

Todas las audiencias judiciales en los condados rojos han sido canceladas. Los condados en verde siguen abiertos según lo previsto.

No asumas que todo está cancelado debido a la tormenta sin confirmarlo. Si faltas a una audiencia del tribunal criminal, podría resultar en una orden para su arresto.

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Facing a criminal charge? Is your life and reputation on the line? CHILL CALL PHIL! ™️407-770-9000ESPANOL¿Enfrentando un...
08/25/2023

Facing a criminal charge? Is your life and reputation on the line?

CHILL CALL PHIL! ™️
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¿Enfrentando un cargo criminal? ¿Su vida y reputación está en juego?

¡CHILL LLAMA PHIL!

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New administration at the Orange County State Attorney’s Office, (a harsher administration according to many). YET, SAME...
08/25/2023

New administration at the Orange County State Attorney’s Office, (a harsher administration according to many).

YET, SAME RESULTS!

Our client was arrested for the very serious felony offense of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, punishable with up to 15 years in prison.

CASE DROPPED!

Our client will be released shortly from the Osceola County Jail!

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Nueva administración en Fiscalía Estatal del Condado de Orange (una administración de mano dura según muchos).

¡AÚN ASÍ, LOS MISMOS RESULTADOS!

Nuestro cliente fue arrestado por el delito grave muy grave de agresión agravada con arma mortal, castigable con hasta 15 años de prisión.

Nuestro cliente será liberado en breve de la cárcel de Osceola.

¡CASO TUMBADO!

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We are so blessed to have so many grateful clients. Thank God, we were able to help this client who was facing very seri...
08/24/2023

We are so blessed to have so many grateful clients. Thank God, we were able to help this client who was facing very serious felony charges based on completely false allegations.

At The Arroyo Law Firm our clients are family.

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Nos sentimos muy afortunados de tener tantos clientes agradecidos. Gracias a Dios, pudimos ayudar a este cliente que enfrentaba cargos por delitos muy graves basados ​​en acusaciones completamente falsas.

En The Arroyo Law Firm nuestros clientes son familia.

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Ain’t this the truth! 😂😂😂
08/24/2023

Ain’t this the truth! 😂😂😂

***5 STAR REVIEW ALERT*** Boy, was this a hard fought and LONG battle. After getting arrested in 2020 for allegedly traf...
08/21/2023

***5 STAR REVIEW ALERT***

Boy, was this a hard fought and LONG battle. After getting arrested in 2020 for allegedly trafficking in more than 28 grams of Fentanyl, where he was facing a minimum mandatory 25 years in the slammer our client can finally breathe easy and move on with his life with his wife and new born child.

After various motions filed by us including a Motion to Suppress all evidence, countless hours of depositions and negotiations with the State Justice has been served!

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***¡ALERTA DE RESEÑA 5 ESTRELLAS!***

Este caso si que fue una batalla dura y LARGA. Después de ser arrestado en 2020 por presuntamente traficar más de 28 gramos de fentanilo, donde enfrentaba una sentencia mínima obligatoria de 25 años en prisión, nuestro cliente finalmente puede respirar tranquilo y seguir adelante con su vida con su esposa y su hijo recién nacido.

¡Después de varias mociones presentadas por nosotros, incluida una Moción para suprimir todas las pruebas, innumerables horas de deposiciones y negociaciones con el estado la Justicia por fin ha prevalecido!

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08/20/2023

¿Usted o un ser querido ha sido ARRESTADO en el centro de la Florida?

LLAMA AHORA para una consulta gratis.

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How I feel today after receiving notice that we were able to get a Trafficking in more than 28 grams of Fentanyl 1st deg...
08/18/2023

How I feel today after receiving notice that we were able to get a Trafficking in more than 28 grams of Fentanyl 1st degree Felony charge DROPPED.

Our client was facing a minimum mandatory 25 years in prison. After 3 long years, our client can finally breathe easy.

What a way to end the week!


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Asi me siento hoy luego de recibir notificacion que logramos tumbar el caso de un cliente acusado de traficar en mas de 28 gramos de fentanilo, castigable con un minimo de 25 anos de prision.

Luego de 3 largos anos nuestro cliente puede por fin respirar.

Excelente manera de terminar la semana!

The fight for Justice today is at the Indian River County Courthouse in beautiful Vero Beach! ✊🏼 ™️407-770-9000www.Chill...
08/18/2023

The fight for Justice today is at the Indian River County Courthouse in beautiful Vero Beach! ✊🏼 ™️
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La lucha por la justicia hoy es en el tribunal del condado Indian River en la bellísima ciudad al lado de la playa, Vero Beach!
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When facing a criminal accusation, at The Arroyo Law Firm we always got your back! www.ChillCallPhil.com407-770-9000   E...
08/18/2023

When facing a criminal accusation, at The Arroyo Law Firm we always got your back!

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En The Arroyo Law Firm siempre te velamos la espalda cuando te enfrentas al gobierno en un caso criminal.

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08/15/2023

Need to remove your online mugshot?

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08/12/2023

Contento de haber podido compartir mi análisis legal sobre la suspensión de Monique Worrell como Fiscal Estatal del 9no circuito judicial de Florida en Noticias Telemundo 31 Telemundo.



Glad to have been able to share my legal analysis of the suspension of Monique Worrell as State Attorney of the 9th judicial circuit of Florida on Telemundo News.

Arrested for alleged prostitution or solicitation of prostitution in central Florida?CHILL CALL PHIL!™️407-770-9000www.C...
08/10/2023

Arrested for alleged prostitution or solicitation of prostitution in central Florida?

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¿Arrestado en el centro de la Florida? Consultas GRATIS en persona, por Zoom o FaceTime. 407-770-9000AbogadosParaTi.com
08/07/2023

¿Arrestado en el centro de la Florida?

Consultas GRATIS en persona, por Zoom o FaceTime.

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I have always found the following phrase used by prosecutors to be completely unethical."If you proceed with any motions...
08/04/2023

I have always found the following phrase used by prosecutors to be completely unethical.

"If you proceed with any motions or attempt to depose the alleged victim, all plea deals will be withdrawn."

Unfortunately, prosecutors have way too much power when it comes to shaping outcomes of criminal cases. Thankfully we live in a country where we all have a right to a jury trial where a group of 6-12 jurors composed of everyday people make the decision as to whether you are guilty or not. It is the ultimate equalizer.

However, reform is much needed to reign in the power of the State's prosecutors when it comes to these types of unethical tactics which deprive citizens of due process, cripples their right to full discovery and literally forces them to accept plea agreements during a criminal case.

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Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys

I have always found the following phrase used by prosecutors to be completely unethical."If you proceed with any motions...
08/04/2023

I have always found the following phrase used by prosecutors to be completely unethical.

"If you proceed with any motions or attempt to depose the alleged victim, all plea deals will be withdrawn."

Unfortunately, prosecutors have way too much power when it comes to shaping outcomes of criminal cases. Thankfully we live in a country where we all have a right to a jury trial where a group of 6-12 jurors composed of everyday people make the decision as to whether you are guilty or not. It is the ultimate equalizer.

However, reform is much needed to reign in the power of the State's prosecutors when it comes to these types of unethical tactics which deprive citizens of due process and their right to full discovery during a criminal case.

www.ChillCallPhil.com
407-770-9000

Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys

Another happy client left our firm a very generous 5 star review today! Happy to have been able to help! www.ChillCallPh...
08/04/2023

Another happy client left our firm a very generous 5 star review today!

Happy to have been able to help!

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407-770-9000

MICKEY IS NOW COOL WITH OUR CLIENT! Our client was arrested on Disney property and subsequently banned from ever returni...
08/03/2023

MICKEY IS NOW COOL WITH OUR CLIENT!

Our client was arrested on Disney property and subsequently banned from ever returning for the rest of his life. Today, we received this letter from the Legal Department of Disney World granting our request for our client to be able to return to Disney!

At The Arroyo Law Firm we not only help you with your criminal case, but can also help lift the ban so you can continue to attend our great state’s theme parks along with your family and loved ones.

Arrested and/or banned from a theme park for allegedly committing a criminal offense?

CHILL CALL PHIL! ™️
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Nuestro cliente fue arrestado en la propiedad de Disney y posteriormente se le prohibió regresar de por vida. Hoy recibimos esta carta del Departamento Legal de Disney World accediendo a nuestra solicitud para que nuestro cliente pueda regresar a Disney!

En The Arroyo Law Firm, no solo lo ayudamos con su caso penal, sino que también podemos ayudarlo a levantar la prohibición para que pueda continuar asistiendo a los parques temáticos de nuestro gran estado junto con su familia y seres queridos.

¿Arrestado y/o expulsado de un parque temático por cometer un alegado delito penal?

¡CHILL LLAMA A PHIL! ™️
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It’s always a great day when 2 clients’ Criminal cases get dropped on the same day! www.ChillCallPhil.com ESPANOLSiempre...
08/03/2023

It’s always a great day when 2 clients’ Criminal cases get dropped on the same day!

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Siempre es un buen día cuando el caso criminal de 2 clientes son tumbado el mismo día.

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Another 5 Star Review came in today. Have you or a loved one been arrested? CHILL CALL PHIL!™️ 407-770-9000www.ChillCall...
08/02/2023

Another 5 Star Review came in today.

Have you or a loved one been arrested?

CHILL CALL PHIL!™️
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Thank you ClearChannel for sending us this epic souvenir model of our Billboard next to the Orange County Jail! Such a n...
07/28/2023

Thank you ClearChannel for sending us this epic souvenir model of our Billboard next to the Orange County Jail!

Such a nice gesture.

07/27/2023

A Groveland, Florida police officer is facing a charge of felony battery by strangulation after allegedly strangling a female at a public bar.

¡Cuidado! Que están los guardias como tiburones por ahí. ¿Qué tan patrulladas están las autopistas de Florida Central? E...
07/26/2023

¡Cuidado! Que están los guardias como tiburones por ahí.

¿Qué tan patrulladas están las autopistas de Florida Central? Este es un recorrido por varias vías de la región.

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Recientemente, el Departamento de Policía de Orlando dio a conocer públicamente las estadísticas de un operativo especial que llevó a cabo junto al departamento de transporte local a través de distintas carreteras principales de la ciudad. De acuerdo con las autoridades, la operación terminó ...

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Phillip Arroyo is a Trial and Appellate Attorney in Florida. He has over 15 years of experience in local, state, national and international TV and radio political media, where he has consistently been invited as a political analyst and commentator to share his thoughts both in english and spanish. Most notably, he has appeared on world renowned Hispanic journalist Jorge Ramos’s Al Punto Talk Show on 8 different occasions spanning from 2012 to today. At the international level, he has appeared on China Global Television Network (CGTN), Press TV in Iran, Tus Telenoticias 24 in Venezuela, CNN Español and Al Jazeera in the Middle East among many other outlets. At the local level he is a frequent TV political analyst and has appeared on Univision Orlando, Telemundo Orlando, WFTV Channel 9, WKMG Channel 6 and Channel 13 News.

Arroyo began his journey in politics and media at the age of 22 in 2004 when he was a political commentator on the Puerto Rico radio show “Nuestros Jovenes Conversan” on the Noti-Uno Radio Station, one of the most respected and heard radio stations on the island. In Orlando, he has participated with radio show personalities such as Hector Marcano and Sandra Carrasquillo of Iheart Radio, the top Hispanic radio outlet in central Florida.

At the political level, has held various positions throughout his life such as Director of Federal Affairs for the New Progressive Party Youth of Puerto Rico from 2004-2007, was elected President of the Puerto Young Democrats from 2009-2013 and was also elected National Chairman of the Young Democrats of America Hispanic Caucus from 2012-2013.

In 2004, Arroyo worked for Congresswoman Linda Sanchez of California at her congressional office in Washington, DC. In 2012 he was selected as the only Puerto Rican to participate in the prestigious 2012 White House Internship where he worked at the White House within the office of Vice President Joe Biden where he was tasked with duties involving domestic and economic policy. From 2009-2013 Arroyo served as Special Assistant on Federal Affairs to Puerto Rico’s Secretary of State at the Puerto Rico Department of State.


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**STATEHOOD-YES or NO Plebiscite**
The US Territory of Puerto Rico Congressional Resident Commissioner plans to introduce Statehood-“YES or NO” Plebiscite. If it passes, this will be the first sanctioned
Congressional Plebiscite (since 1898); the others (where Independence never got more than 2-5% of the vote)--were local Plebiscites with no force for change!

Fellow loyal 2d Class US Citizens-American Veterans, from the US Territory of PR (with more US Citizens than 22 States) fight to stop Federal discrimination; want Fair Treatment-Equal Rights!
The Federal Government (US President; US Congress; US Supreme Court)--is not the United States, but responds to the “People” that make up our diverse USA! The Federal Government can provide Equality, but has not done so! Remember, as US Citizens, Puerto Ricans are part of the People! (Read my other writings.)

The Federal Government should be the Servant of all the “We the People”; not the MASTER of SOME!

Thus, the US Congress must act if the “YES”-pro-Statehood Vote Wins; incorporate Puerto Rico; after a transition period, admit the US territory of Puerto Rico to the UNION OF STATES that makes up our UNITED STATES where each State keeps their Identity (Boricua); has own Constitution (PR), Flag (PR), and Sovereignty (PR).

UNITED under our US Constitution (WE the PEOPLE)-Flag that represents ALL the People! Each State complements the other. UNITED we can PROGRESS more for the Good of ALL: Family, Community, State, USA, and Humanity!

EN LA “UNIÓN DE ESTADOS” ESTA LA FUERZA!

However, to be fair, the options must be defined, per what our US Constitution allows; not politically distort or fool the People… Again, let the People decide! May the Force of the Union be with you!
# # # EXAMPLE.
*SOLVE Puerto Rico’s Federal undemocratic Territorial-Colonial STATUS*
Un-Fair treatment of Hispanic-Puerto Ricans is Un-American, because-- it’s not only about a democratic Group Vote on the Federal undemocratic Territorial-Colonial Status, but, more vital, is about having ONE Equal US Citizenship with Federal “Consent of the Governed” (per Declaration of Independence)! All Americans should have the SAME RIGHTS in our US Republic (a UNION of States with Government by-for the People), as we UNITE-- under our US Constitution “WE THE PEOPLE”--in a Representative Democracy system for ALL; not just for some!

The Federal Government should be the Servant of all the People; not the Master of some! THUS—The US Congress, which has not acted since 1898-for 120+ years) must: admit Puerto Rico to the UNION OF STATES or conduct a Referendum between NON-TERRITORIAL defined OPTIONS which are:
• STATEHOOD (YES)--MEANS: Admittance to the US Republic (a Government by the People) “Union of States” for the Good of all, WITH-- STATE Identity (Boricua); STATE Constitution; STATE Flag; STATE Sovereignty. Plus, permanent US Citizenship under the protection of the US Constitution-Flag; Equal Individual Rights; Vote for US President; just representation in the US Congress; full earned benefits; Parity in Federal Laws; Federal consent of the Governed…
**US TERRITORY (NO)-MEANS: Remain under the US Federal undemocratic control (Laws, Borders, Currency…); NO Vote for US President; NO just representation in US Congress; NO full earned benefits; NO Parity in Federal Laws/Funding; NO permanent statutory US Citizenship…), per trite Territorial Clause, and Insular Cases.
• INDEPENDENCE—MEANS: Puerto Rican Citizenship; PR National Sovereignty. Loss of US Constitution protection; loss of US Citizenship (statutory)- Rights and Benefits…
• INDEPENDENCE (With PACT-Free Association…)--MEANS: Puerto Rican Citizenship-Sovereignty… Loss of US Constitution; loss of US Citizenship (statutory)-Rights and Benefits… But, with a PACT to be negotiated; terminated by any Party.
*NOTE 1: Adding US Territory (disguised as Commonwealth or ELA)—will confuse- fool People as to the true Status; will not solve the unfair Federal undemocratic Status. PR has voted against Independence in 5 local Plebiscites; has elected a pro-Statehood Territorial Government; voted for Statehood in two Plebiscites…
*NOTE 2: Those with a non-permanent statutory US Citizenship, even if residing in the States, should participate in any Status Plebiscite, because the outcome could affect them (lose US Citizenship)…
*NOTE 3: Puerto Rico and District of Columbia are two separate issues that should be addressed differently. The District of Colombia (DC)--is under a different US Constitution Clause; they can Vote for US President; has Parity in Federal Funds; a permanent US Citizenship; higher per capita income… But, DC needs an amendment to the US Constitution for Statehood… While, Puerto Rico doesn’t because it is under the Territorial Clause…
**US Congress can fix the PR inequality; un-fair Treatment TODAY!

*The American People in the last 5 Polls support Statehood for the US Territory of Puerto Rico.
**Gallup Poll (JULY 2019)--TWO-THIRDS of Americans Support EQUALITY through STATEHOOD FOR PUERTO RICO-- Admit PR--to our diverse "Union of States" where each State maintains their STATE Identity; Constitution; Flag; and Sovereignty; UNITED under our US “WE THE PEOPLE" CONSTITUTION; noble US FLAG that represents all the States-Territories that make up "WE THE PEOPLE"—for the GOOD OF ALL!

*SOURCES-MACRO PROOF- See Researched Paper--“US Federal Government-US Territory of Puerto Rico Un-Democratic Relationship” that includes: FAIR Treatment-EQUAL Rights for US Puerto Ricans-US Veterans! (I can email or objectively discuss, upon request.)
During his daily press conference on Wednesday, October 2, Andrés Manuel López Obrador was asked about independence for Puerto Rico. He shared Mexico's official position on it.

(Video via Phillip Arroyo)
Gracias por mantenernos informados.
Please come to Hispanics Speakoutout TV to talk about poll...let me know text 321-356-5596
*Radio Interview---2da parte sobre la IGUALDAD (see below)*
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COME JOIN PATRIOTS FOR EQUALITY!

*ALL INVITED: OC Florida Legislative Hearing*
**DATE: 19 AUG 2019 (Monday); TIME: 2 PM
**LOCATION: Orange County Administration Building, Orlando, FL
Please, see my Testimony below. Equality Resolution...
COME--SUPPORT or STAND-UP for RIGHT! (SHARE!)

“Patriots’ cry for Justice; a call to Arms (Civic Action)--Equal Rights for ALL!”
TO: OC Legislative Delegation
RE: Fair Treatment-Equal Rights for ALL US Citizens-Veterans; Borinqueneers (Speaking Points)
19 AUG 2019

INTRO: Honorable Florida Legislators: My name is Colonel Dennis Freytes, US Army Retired; Florida Veterans Hall of Fame- by FL Governor-(1st from Central Florida; First Hispanic-Boricua with name inscribed inside the Florida Capitol)…; former Trustee Valencia College; Professor-Director/Commandant USA Officer School- University of Puerto Rico; Community Servant Leader for over 26 years... confirmed by the FL Senate twice…
• THANKS for your honorable service! Now, please, lend me your ear, per Research-Facts!

COMMENTS: “Canto claro como un Gallo Patriótico Boricua!”
• Since 1898, for over 120 years, fellow, but, 2d Class US Citizens-American Veterans in the US Territory of Puerto Rico (which has more US Citizens than 22 States)-- face Federal institutional discrimination, which also, affects some of your Constituents that don’t have a permanent statuary US Citizenship like me (even if residing in Florida or other State).

• Besides, these Hispanic-Puerto Rican loyal US Citizens-American Veterans—incongruently, can’t Vote for their US President; don’t have-- just representation in our US Congress that determines their destiny NOR full blood earned benefits NOR Parity in Federal Laws… NOR a permanent statutory US Citizenship…; are under the Federal undemocratic control of the US Congress…, with NO Federal “Consent of the Governed”--EXCLUDED from having all the rights of “WE THE People”…!

• This is not only a Puerto Rican issue; it’s an American issue-- that strikes at the essence, heart, soul, and spirit of our US Republic’s (means: Government by the People); evolving US Constitution “WE THE PEOPLE”-Equal Rights; Declaration of Independence—“Federal Consent of the governed” in a diverse Representative Democracy system—where the Federal Government should be the Servant of all the People; not the Master of some; as we guard against a “Tyranny of a Majority”!

• WE, Patriots of True Grit, ask you please--Stand-up; join in a non-partisan patriotic just cause—FAIR TREATMENT-EQUAL RIGHTS for ALL “WE THE PEOPLE”, not just some…by enacting a supporting Resolution or Memorial or Letter; send to: US President; US Congress—per the attached factual example.

• You either support Equal Civil Rights or you excuse or support Federal undemocratic control of Hispanic-Puerto Ricans-discrimination; closet racism! Can’t have it both ways!

REMEMBER--
• US Territory Puerto Rico- has more US Citizens than 22 States; are the 2d largest US Hispanic Ethnic Group (about 10 Million strong) with a lot more residing in the States than in PR. But, there is a big exodus to the States that taxes our Local resources.

• US Hispanic-Puerto Ricans have made many valuable contributions in all areas of endeavor to our USA; sacrifice; shed sweat, blood, and tears for you; our noble US Flag (that represents ALL “WE the PEOPLE”)- till today! PR Ancestors came to the now USA-Florida, from Puerto Rico, in 1513—107 years before the Pilgrims… brought Christianity, Horses, Cows, Pigs, Oranges…; advance Civilization of the Times; bravely fought in the US War of Independence, along with American Citizen Soldiers…

• But, US Congress has done nothing for over 120+ years—to ensure Equal Civil Rights; admit the US Territory of Puerto Rico into the “UNION of STATES”-grant STATEHOOD as Puerto Ricans are loyal US Citizens—part of the diverse “WE THE PEOPLE”; have voted Independence down (which never gets 2-5% of the Vote in 6 local Plebiscites)…

• Puerto Ricans cherish their US Citizenship, under our US Constitution; US Flag that represents States and Territories--ALL-“WE THE PEOPLE”, not part of the People!

• However, the only other Constitutional non-Territorial alternative is for our US Congress to conduct a Referendum with Constitutional defined Options: STATEHOOD vs INDEPENDENCE (without or with a PACT of Free Association).

SECOND-Please honor the US 65th Infantry Regiment (the Borinqueneers)- Winners of the Congressional Gold Medal-highest Honor our US Congress, with US President, can bestow), by working with Orange County to name a Street or other good recognition.

• Our loyal Borinqueneers sacrificed a lot for us, as they fought courageously for you, even while facing racism, and Federal discrimination, that, also, Puerto Rican US Veterans to this day face, under our noble US Flag!

• The Borinqueneers, among other brave heroic feats, --with the order “Fijar Bayonets” or “Fix Bayonets”, bravely conducted the last Regimental Bayonet Charge in US Army History-“took the Hill”- against a superior Chinese Enemy, in Korea…; covered the US Marines strategic withdraw from Chosen Reservoir…; evacuation of Hungnam- North Korea Port; received many Presidential and other Battlefield individual and Unit Combat awards!

• Some Borinqueneers now reside in Florida; are your Constituents. Among these brave Heroes-Borinqueneers (a “Band of Brothers”) is my Father Celio Freytes-Menendez (CIB-WWII-Korea; Bronze Star for Valor…); Uncles-Erasto and Anibal.

CLOSING:
• REMEMBER: this is not only about a Group question on the Federal undemocratic Status (control of the Land and People)! BUT, more important this is about an American patriotic fight for a just cause-- that hits at the essence, and Spirit of our US Republic (Government of the People); US Constitution (“WE THE PEOPLE”-made up by ALL Individual US Citizens)-- with a Representative Democracy system for ALL!

• The Federal Government or Others- should not provide ageless excuses or misinformation or generalization- stereotype nor political distortion that maintain discrimination; closet racism! You are either for EQUALITY for ALL (“WE THE PEOPLE”) or you support or excuse Federal undemocratic control of PART of the People! You can’t have it both ways!
ALL UNITED- with Truth, Reason, Courage, and Civic ACTION for the Good of ALL-Family, Community, State or Territory, USA, and Humanity! THANKS!
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