so what legislation have proposed to counteract it
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Replying to @drjelks
No new legislation necessary. Under 4A, search/seizure is unreasonable without probable cause/warrant. Assault/battery still apply.
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Replying to @justinamash
well it is the justification for killing Black people sir, so yes legislation is needed
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Replying to @drjelks @justinamash
may I assume by your silence that representing Black American constituents concerns re: Graham v. Connor is not a priority
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Replying to @drjelks
No. My focus has been on protecting civil liberties. The answer is usually not more laws but rather enforcement of existing laws.
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Replying to @justinamash
Pleased that you care about Civil Liberties, so why not talk to your Black constituents re: Graham v Connor and how it violates
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Replying to @drjelks
I'm happy to have conversations with them about anything.
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Replying to @justinamash
so why hasn't your staff ever organize one as it has done for your other constituencies?
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Replying to @drjelks
We have tried on several occasions. Unfortunately, the community members helping us have always backed out at the last minute.
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Replying to @justinamash
hmmm, really? I'm skeptical of that answer. Black folk in GR are your constituents too, so no lame excuses
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If you think I'm the problem, then you are not following my work closely. I'm the one most upset that these meetings fall through.
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Justin Amash Retweeted Justin Amash
Here's an example of what I do in Congress:https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/601069533802188800 …
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Replying to @justinamash
Of course we disagree on how you serve your Blk constituents, I understand that overwhelmingly they opposed you party wise ....
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