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praised the legislation for taking "significant steps to protect people and ensure accountability against police violence" but expressed opposition to providing "hundreds of millions more to law enforcement" and called for more sweeping changes to "the role of police in our society fundamentally."
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Democrats. The Scott bill would introduce incentives for states and localities to change police practices (by limiting chokeholds and promoting the use of body cameras), but would not restrict the
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and other organizations representing police oppose the bill. Police organizations are influential in
Congress, exerting influence through campaign contributions, endorsements, and lobbying and advocacy efforts, and historically have been successful in stymieing reform legislation.
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Congress and contending that the bill is "overbroad" and would "weaken the ability of law enforcement agencies to reduce crime." Trump specifically opposed proposals to restrict
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individuals with certain types of characteristics—specifically, women, whites, or Asians—than they otherwise would." This criticism has also been echoed by conservative lawyer
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to enter "bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point."
960:"In Wake Of Protests, Democrats To Unveil Police Reform Legislation"
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national president Patrick Yoes. Gupta, who served as head of the
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1111:"White House backs police reform bill named after George Floyd"
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Grisales, Claudia; Davis, Susan; Snell, Kelsey (June 8, 2020).
1914:(Press release). American Civil Liberties Union. June 8, 2020.
1750:"Congress vowed to act after George Floyd's death. It hasn't"
910:(Press release). U.S. House Judiciary Committee. June 8, 2020
1886:"Civil Rights Leaders' Statement on Justice in Policing Act"
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doctrine for local and state officers, and by changing the
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advocates have long sought, and is named in Floyd's honor.
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United States proposed federal civil rights legislation
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H.R.1280 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
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Foran, Clare; Byrd, Haley; Raju, Manu (June 25, 2020).
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Caldwell, Leigh Ann; Shabad, Rebecca (June 8, 2020).
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Sonmez, Felicia; DeBonis, Mike (September 22, 2021).
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2640:Aaron Danielson and Michael Reinoehl
2130:George Floyd Square occupied protest
1217:Stern, Mark Joseph (June 8, 2020).
555:. Democrats called upon Republican
377:House Energy and Commerce Committee
1632:Edmondson, Catie (June 23, 2020).
1531:Edmondson, Catie (June 25, 2020).
1109:Gregorian, Dareh (March 1, 2021).
317:Mandate that federal officers use
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1980:Kirsanow, Peter (March 4, 2021).
1748:Wire, Sarah D. (April 20, 2021).
1459:Phillips, Amber (June 16, 2020).
1004:Fandos, Nicholas (June 6, 2020).
331:Drafting and introduction in 2021
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1678:Greve, Joan E. (June 24, 2020).
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1402:Burns, Katelyn (June 10, 2020).
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2981:Killing of Winston Boogie Smith
2815:Monuments and memorials removed
2582:Buffalo police shoving incident
1767:Cox, Chelsey (April 28, 2021).
1598:Morgan, David (June 23, 2020).
1440:Rodgers, Jack (June 16, 2020).
1356:Cathey, Libby (June 10, 2020).
1064:Sherman, Amy (April 30, 2021).
811:Zack Smith of the conservative
570:The bill was introduced in the
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2966:Killing of Marcellis Stinnette
1726:Elfrink, Tim (March 3, 2021).
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2869:Ending Qualified Immunity Act
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1961:Smith, Zack (March 5, 2021).
1892:(Press release). June 8, 2020
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60:117th United States Congress
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2986:List of other incidents
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2951:Killing of Dijon Kizzee
2932:Shooting of Jacob Blake
2910:Breonna Taylor protests
2900:Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
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1427:Cleveland Plain Dealer
731:Support and opposition
557:Senate Majority Leader
538:Senate Minority Leader
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140:United States Congress
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