In a video that has since gone viral, the man is seen getting handcuffed by police after he was told his equipment and food he'd prepared would be removed. Now, he's taken legal action.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- Cesar Marroquín runs La Fonda Asadero in San Bernardino, but as a street vendor, he doesn't operate at any one location.
"We are experiencing a situation after COVID-19 that is very difficult," he said."We have had to resort to selling food. Food that people love and is part of the culture." "These are the most marginalized people in the community," said Civil Rights Attorney Christian Contreras."They are being taken advantage of, they are being subjected to civil rights violations, and they are being discriminated upon when they are apply for permits."
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