It follows calls for change after high-profile killing of African American George Floyd. FMTNews USHouse GeorgeFloyd Senate Racism
Pelosi, joined by House Democrats, speaks on the steps of Capitol Hill in Washington ahead of the House vote.
President Donald Trump is opposed to the House measure, and on Tuesday said the Democrats were aiming to “weaken our police” and end officer immunity. The legislation “will fundamentally transform the culture of policing to address systemic racism, curb police brutality and save lives, as it puts an end to shielding police from accountability”, Pelosi said.
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