Democrats unveil sweeping legislation in response to protests of police brutality |
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Written by The Hill Press |
Monday, 08 June 2020 16:42 |
WASHINGTON, DC - Democrats in both chambers introduced sweeping reforms on Monday designed to combat racial disparities in the criminal justice system — the party’s much awaited legislative response to recent police violence against African Americans that's sparked mass protests across the country and beyond. Crafted by leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Justice in Policing Act aims to rein in the use of excessive force by law enforcers, particularly the violence targeting blacks and other minorities, who die disproportionately at the hands of police. |
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