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.@RepLBR reminds us to keep our eyes on the prize at today's unveiling on the Justice in Policing Act, unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, and eliminate qualified immunity.pic.twitter.com/C7Slfn2b9J
The legislation bans the use of chokeholds and no-knock warrants—which took the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner—at the federal level and encourages states to do the same. This package will finally allow meaningful accountability in cases of police brutality
The Justice Policing Act would establish the first-ever national database of civilian police encounters, including the use of force and traffic stops, and requires the collection, analysis and release of such data. This bill provides no new federal funds to police departments.
What does it say about a nation who is quick to defund [public] education but kicks, screams and squirms at the mention of defunding police? Sigh.
What's with the kinte cloth?
Hi! Here is a breakdown of the bill with highlights, fact sheet, and the actual bill text: https://cbc.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2195 … #JusticeInPolicingAct
I'm offended. Take those Kente clothes off. Im American NOT AFRICAN. This is disgraceful.
Fraternity and Sorority Cloths are symbols of allegiance to the Greek/Roman Orders... They never will speak on our behalf a they are beholden to the various oaths of the Papal Order. Therefore, they have prescribed to support the institution that started our enslavement.
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