WASHINGTON, June 7 —Two weeks after George Floyd’s death in police custody sparked nationwide protests, Democrats led by black members of the US Congress are set to introduce legislation to combat police violence and racial injustice, including making it easier to sue officers who kill. The...
A street sign of Black Lives Matter Plaza is seen near St. John’s Episcopal Church, as the protests against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd continue, in Washington June 5, 2020. — Reuters pic
The legislation, which is also expected to establish a national database for acts of police misconduct, is backed by top Democrats including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Caucus members say they will need pressure from political allies on and off Capitol Hill to secure a vote in the Republican-led Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been noncommittal about the need for legislation.
Congress has a long record of inaction on social matters including race. Amid widespread protests and President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy active-duty military forces to US cities, Republicans say they are open to ideas but could dismiss the emerging legislation as a partisan effort to score political points in an election year.
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