Rather than funding schools, housing, and social services, cities would rather spend tens of millions of dollars to settle police brutality lawsuits. That's the price of allowing police to remain unaccountable. #DefundThePolice
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Teacher are forced to either use their own money or resort to GoFundMe to raise funds for field trips and classroom supplies. More than 550,000 Americans are homeless, and 190,000 of them are unsheltered. But our money is diverted to pay for police violence and brutality.
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In 2018, Los Angeles County spent $91.5 million on police lawsuits & settlements and spent $81 million in litigation expenses for the Sheriff's Department. That means $170m+ wasn't available for more cooling centers, homeless shelters, or social services.https://abcnews.go.com/US/millions-lawsuit-settlements-hidden-cost-police-misconduct-legal/story?id=70999540 …
