Ashley Gonzalez is fighting to get her badge back. Weeks after being fired from the Houston Police Department over viral videos showing her making racist remarks and using racial slurs, the former cop has officially appealed her termination with the Houston Police Officers Union. According to KHOU , union president Doug Griffith confirmed the appeal this week, reopening a controversy that has already triggered public protests, internal investigations, and a growing review of Gonzalez’s past police work. Her firing became national news after videos circulated online allegedly showing Gonzalez saying she “hated Black people,” repeatedly using the N-word, and claiming she would jail Black individuals during police calls regardless of the circumstances. Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas also called for a closer examination of Gonzalez’s arrest history, reports, and courtroom testimony to determine whether her conduct may have affected prior cases.…