Four years later, George Floyd Square stands as a painful reminder of unfulfilled promises.
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Biden renews calls for police accountability during SOTU address
During his second State of the Union address, President Joe Biden renewed the call for police accountability and the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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Senators fail to reach deal on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Talks to enact the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act were halted on Wednesday after a bipartisan Senate negotiations team announced it failed to reach a deal.
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Police reform still in limbo one year after Floyd murder
Many cities across the country are working to introduce reforms on the state and local level to effect change in policing, but much progress is yet to be made in the city that sparked the idea of dismantling police.
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Senate gridlock stalls police reform bills
‘It’s well known that the discussion around qualified immunity is a big part of the challenge,’ Sen. Tina Smith told the MSR.
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WATCH: President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress
President Biden marked his 99th day in office with a forward-looking speech that touched on a mix of issues. He also called on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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House to vote on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
‘Never again should the world be subject to witnessing what we saw happen to George Floyd in the streets in Minnesota.’