Posted on Jan 31, 2023
Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform
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The release of video footage of Memphis, Tenn., police brutally beating Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black father and FedEx employee, has revived calls for Congress to once again consider police reform. But in an era of divided government, the likelihood of any legislation making it to President Biden's desk remains slim.
Nichols died in a hospital three days after being pulled over for what police said was reckless driving. Five officers who beat Nichols have been indicted and jailed on charges including second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression. Other officers have also been relieved of duty pending an investigation.
Plans are underway for Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford to meet with Biden about police reform. A date for the meeting has not yet been set.
The Nevada Democrat told NPR that he wants to know "what more we can be doing from an executive action standpoint" and added that he thinks Biden can be a key player in negotiations.
The release of video footage of Memphis, Tenn., police brutally beating Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black father and FedEx employee, has revived calls for Congress to once again consider police reform. But in an era of divided government, the likelihood of any legislation making it to President Biden's desk remains slim.
Nichols died in a hospital three days after being pulled over for what police said was reckless driving. Five officers who beat Nichols have been indicted and jailed on charges including second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression. Other officers have also been relieved of duty pending an investigation.
Plans are underway for Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford to meet with Biden about police reform. A date for the meeting has not yet been set.
The Nevada Democrat told NPR that he wants to know "what more we can be doing from an executive action standpoint" and added that he thinks Biden can be a key player in negotiations.
Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform
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We don't need reform - we need to tear the system down and build a new one with a foundation that isn't built on racism, classism, etc. The system is designed to disproportionately affect POC and the poor. Look at the exception in the 13th Amendment...
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Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this shipmate. I think it's time for that specific unit to get thoroughly reviewed.
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For every bad cop, there are "good cops" who look the other way, don't intervene, or don't report because they don't want to "be a rat". Civilians need to start standing up for themselves. Cops aren't the only ones that get to fear for their lives.
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