Bill to End Criminalization of Students Reintroduced in Congress
Federal legislation would provide resources for schools to hire counselors, health professionals instead of police
Black Women’s Roundtable Focuses on Voting Rights & Police Reform at Critical Time
“It’s important for Black women to leverage our vote, our leadership and our voices,” said Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP).
One Year After George Floyd's Death, No Major Federal Policing Reform Has Passed Congress
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act has passed the House, but it awaits a Senate vote. The BREATHE Act, endorsed by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, has yet to be introduced. Here's what the bills do.
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Signs a Dozen Police Reform Bills Into Law
Some supporters recognize that while this is a watershed moment in the police reform fight, work must continue when it comes to implementation and enforcement of the laws.
Families of George Floyd, Daunte Wright Hold Emotional Press Conference in Minneapolis
Attorney Ben Crump brings loved ones together as trial continues for ex-officer accused in Floyd’s Death.
House Passes the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
The police reform bill now moves to Senate.
Berkeley, California Adopts Sweeping Police Reforms
“Berkeley is not immune from our nation’s reckoning with systemic racism.” -Mayor Jesse Arreguín
New Pennsylvania Law Requires Officers To Disclose Employment Records When Applying For New Jobs
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed two pieces of police reform legislation into law, including one that would require officers to hand over their previous job records.
Kamala Harris To Mitch McConnell: 'Not Here To Play Games' On Police Reform
The California Senator is expressing frustration over what she calls a "hollow" attempt at police reform.
Family Of Ahmaud Arbery Reportedly Attending White House Signing Of Police Reform Executive Order
Civil rights leaders are said to be outraged by the decision.
Senate Republicans, Led By Tim Scott, To Push Forward Police Reform Proposal
Mitch McConnell asked Tim Scott, the only Black Senate Republican, to help craft police reform legislation amid national outrage over George Floyd's death.