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For decades, Americans who trace their origins to the Middle East and North Africa have had to choose "white" or "other" on the Census and other government and business forms.

Wersching died Sunday morning in Los Angeles, her publicist said.

There is no information on the suspects at this time, according to police.

Ky’air Thomas and his twin brother, Kason, were found alive last month after the car they were in was stolen.

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Critics of such laws, including civil rights groups, say they can be politicized and used against marginalized groups or those disliked by government. 

The early evening attack might have involved multiple shooters, police said. One person was detained for questioning but could also be a victim.

Protesters gathered in Memphis, New York and other cities after officials released four videos of the fatal beating.

Nichols was hospitalized in critical condition after the encounter and died three days later. 

Tyre Nichols' parents are speaking out following the release of bodycam footage that shows the traffic stop beating that allegedly lead to Nichols' death. His stepfather, Rodney Wells, says that "violence will not bring our son back," and "people out there are doing it on their own." 

One retired police officer called the beating in Memphis "a street crime that occurred among people in uniform.” Another said the incident should not have escalated beyond the traffic stop.