The Minneapolis City Council has passed a temporary restraining order that bans the use of chokeholds by police. Under the measure, officers would be required to report the use of banned practices and to intervene in such cases.
"We cannot let George Floyd's death be in vain," said Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, a day after hundreds of people celebrated Floyd's life in the first of several memorials. Under the measure, police officers would be banned from using chokeholds and required to report the use of banned practices and to intervene in such cases, according to the order obtained by CNN.
— Lisa Bender June 4, 2020 The emergency meeting Friday afternoon was called by Frey, an outspoken critic of the Police Department. Protesters take to streets for a 10th dayOn Thursday, Floyd's brother joyfully shared memories of their childhood together in Houston -- from eating banana and mayonnaise sandwiches to playing football together -- during the first memorial planned in Floyd's honor.
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