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Policing reform talks hit setback over qualified immunity, but negotiators plow on

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — The three key bipartisan negotiators on policing reform met for an hour Wednesday and appeared to have hit a setback over whether officers should continue to be protected from civil lawsuits, after a House Democratic leader said this weekend that so-called qualified... Read More.

Policing reform legislation gets renewed push on Capitol Hill

Friday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One day after President Joe Biden called for Congress to deliver compromise legislation on policing reform to his desk by May 25 -- the anniversary of George Floyd’s death -- the families of victims of police violence, including Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd,... Read More.

AG Garland announces investigation of Louisville PD’s policing practices

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday announced an investigation into the policing practices of the Louisville Police Department. "The investigation will assess whether LMPD engages in a pattern or practice of using unreasonable force, including with respect to people involved in peaceful, expressive... Read More.

Congress needs to come together on policing: GOP Sen. Rick Scott

Sunday, April 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — Members of Congress need to work to bring people together on policing, not incite division, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said on "This Week." Scott told "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos "justice is never perfect," in response to the three guilty counts towards former... Read More.

Chauvin verdicts ‘will be’ tipping point in policing reform: Rep. Karen Bass

Thursday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House Democrat playing a key role in negotiations over policing reform in Congress, said Thursday she feels "tremendous positive momentum" that a bill will be passed in the wake of the Chauvin verdicts earlier this week. "I will tell you we've been... Read More.

Key lawmakers work on policing reform compromise in wake of the Chauvin conviction

Wednesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Key lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they see an opportunity to reform policing practices in the wake of Derek Chauvin's conviction in Minneapolis. While breaking through the logjam remains a struggle, there are signs that a compromise could be afoot... Read More.

DOJ to probe if excessive force, ‘unlawful policing’ used in Minneapolis

Wednesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is launching a "pattern or practice" investigation into the Minneapolis police department. "Today, I am announcing that the Justice Department has opened a civil investigation to determine whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages... Read More.

AG Garland announces DOJ probe into policing practices in Minneapolis

Wednesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is launching a "pattern or practice" investigation into the Minneapolis police department. "Today, I am announcing that the Justice Department has opened a civil investigation to determine whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages... Read More.

AG Garland to announce federal probe into policing practices in Minneapolis

Wednesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland will announce Wednesday that the Justice Department is launching a "pattern or practice" investigation into the Minneapolis police department, looking at whether the department has a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing. Garland is expected to announce the investigation... Read More.

Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict with relief, calls for policing reform

Tuesday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the verdicts were being read in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday evening in Minneapolis, 56 Black members of Congress huddled together on Capitol Hill holding their collective breath. The Congressional Black Caucus, gathered to watch the verdicts... Read More.

Guilty verdict in Chauvin trial could set precedent for policing: Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney

Sunday, April 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — If Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is found guilty in the killing of George Floyd, it could set a new precedent for policing, said Benjamin Crump, a civil rights attorney representing the families of Floyd and Daunte Wright. "The outcome that... Read More.

Boris Johnson ‘concerned’ by policing at Sarah Everard vigil

Monday, March 15 by ABC News

By ELLA TORRES, ABC News(LONDON) -- London's Metropolitan Police has faced widespread criticism over its handling of a vigil this weekend to honor Sarah Everard, a woman allegedly murdered by one of the Met's own officers, and other women who... Read More.

Stories tagged with: policing

Policing reform talks hit setback over qualified immunity, but negotiators plow on

Policing reform legislation gets renewed push on Capitol Hill

AG Garland announces investigation of Louisville PD’s policing practices

Congress needs to come together on policing: GOP Sen. Rick Scott

Chauvin verdicts ‘will be’ tipping point in policing reform: Rep. Karen Bass

Key lawmakers work on policing reform compromise in wake of the Chauvin conviction

DOJ to probe if excessive force, ‘unlawful policing’ used in Minneapolis

AG Garland announces DOJ probe into policing practices in Minneapolis

AG Garland to announce federal probe into policing practices in Minneapolis

Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict with relief, calls for policing reform

Guilty verdict in Chauvin trial could set precedent for policing: Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney

Boris Johnson ‘concerned’ by policing at Sarah Everard vigil

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