The Justice in Policing Act would make it easier to prosecute officers who are knowingly involved in misconduct among other changes.
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‘Defund the police’ gains traction as cities seek to respond to demands for a major law enforcement shift
Minneapolis City Council members announced Sunday that they plan to dismantle the police force in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
George Floyd protests spread to smaller, mostly white towns
While demonstrations have largely dominated major U.S. cities, rallies in small towns show how far the movement has grown.
Black activists push for criminal justice system overhaul
Some push for incremental changes while others seek a more sweeping response, like dismantling police departments.
When protesters cry ‘defund the police,’ what does it mean?
One group, which is working toward a ‘police-free Minneapolis’ argues the move is about reallocating resources and funding away from police and putting it toward community-based models of safety.
Officials urge protesters to get coronavirus tests
New York City officials have lifted a curfew amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice following the death of George Floyd.
Watery end for statue of slave trader in U.K. city
Anti-racism protesters in Bristol dump the bronze memorial of Edward Colston it into a harbor.
The Latest: Seattle mayor, police chief criticized for police use of flash bangs, pepper spray
SEATTLE — Seattle City Council members sharply criticized Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best after police used flash bang devices and pepper spray to disperse protesters a day after Durkan and Best said they were trying to de-escalate tensions. Authorities said rocks, bottles and explosives were thrown at officers in the city’s Capitol […]
The Maine Millennial: Under the shelter of white privilege
You don’t have to be prejudiced to benefit from a system of white supremacy, whether you recognize it or not.
About 400 people march peacefully at Sanford protest
The demonstration at Gowen Park features black Mainers telling emotional stories about how racism has affected their lives.