After the outcry over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, key lawmakers are quietly working to revive Congress’ efforts to tackle systemic racism and pass a sweeping overhaul of policing nationwide
Police reform was done for on Capitol Hill. Then came the latest police shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin.
The group had actually been quietly talking for several weeks in hopes of rekindling the failed negotiations. But people involved in the discussions say members felt a renewed sense of purpose after Wisconsin police shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back late last month. Bass first revealed the efforts to a broader audience on a private call with House Democrats on Monday, days after Blake’s shooting. Bass’ spokesman did not respond to multiple requests for an interview this week.
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