WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Democrats have largely embraced the activists packing into streets nationwide to decry the killings of black men and women by law enforcement but so far express wariness at protesters' calls to defund the police.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - US Democrats have largely embraced the activists packing into streets nationwide to decry the killings of black men and women by law enforcement but so far express wariness at protesters' calls to defund the police.
Senator Cory Booker said during an interview on Sunday on NBC News that he understood the sentiment behind the"defund the police" push but would not use that phrase. Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York said on Sunday said he did not support any plans to cut police funding in his state.Democrats led by black lawmakers are set to introduce legislation on Monday to combat police violence and racial injustice, including making it easier to sue officers who kill.
Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota - the state where the police killing of George Floyd sparked the current wave of protests - on Friday called for the Minneapolis police department to be disbanded, tweeting that it was"beyond reform".
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