On July 6, Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino Michael Selyem made despicable remarks about California Representative Maxine Waters. Selyem said in a Facebook post that “being a loud-mouthed c*** in the ghetto you would think someone would have shot this b*tch by now.” Selyem also goes on to attack victims of police violence by saying, “the sh*tbag got exactly what he deserved.”

This is unacceptable. Selyem’s clear hatred of Black people should disqualify him from his position. The role of a prosecuting attorney is to objectively uphold the law  - not to incite violence against an elected official. He cannot be allowed to serve in this public role any longer. It is not possible for Selyem to do his job fairly and without bias while harboring vile and hateful views of communities of color. Selyem must be fired immediately.

District Attorney Mike Ramos has a duty to remove Selyem from office. Otherwise, failure to do so compromise the integrity of his office. Our tax dollars cannot be used to employ an unabashed racist!  Selyem must go now!

In a moment where Black women leaders like Maxine Waters are being attacked, we have to stand up and fight with them! We need more leaders who will not cower to spineless calls for civility in the face of growing hatred of women, people of color and immigrants.

Demand DA Mike Ramos to do what is right. Fire Michael Selyem now!

Here is the Petition:

Dear San Bernardino District Attorney Mike Ramos,  

We implore you to immediately fire Deputy Director Michael Selyem for his racist and misogynistic remarks towards U.S. Representative Maxine Waters. A prosecuting attorney that incites violence against elected official should be removed immediately. You have a duty to your constituents to do the right thing. Fire Selyem now!