Bill text: To provide that in the case of a law enforcement officer who uses deadly force against a person, and thereby causes the death of that person, a hearing shall be conducted before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for the State to bring criminal charges against the law enforcement officer relating to the death of the person, and for other purposes., 2014
Tag Archives: police brutality
115 H.R. 4332 (Introduced in the House): Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017
Bill text: To provide that in the case of a law enforcement officer who uses deadly force against a person, and thereby causes the death of that person, a hearing shall be conducted before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for the State to bring criminal charges against the law enforcement officer relating to the death of the person, and for other purposes., 2017
114 H. Res. 589 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Establishing the Select Committee on Excessive Use of Police Force., 2016
114 H.R. 429 (Introduced in the House): Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015
Bill text: To provide that in the case of a law enforcement officer who uses deadly force against a person, and thereby causes the death of that person, a hearing shall be conducted before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for the State to bring criminal charges against the law enforcement officer relating to the death of the person, and for other purposes., 2015
Congressional Black Caucus: The Missing Black Male
Congressional Record: Donald M. Payne Jr., Barbara Lee, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Cedric L. Richmond, and George Kenneth Butterfield Jr. on the issues affecting Black males, including incarceration, health, the increasing suicide rate among Black youth, and the missing Black male in our society., 2015
First Amendment Issues in Ferguson, Missouri, CRS Legal Sidebar
CRS Report: Addresses First Amendment issues pertaining to ongoing public protests in response to police shooting in Aug. 9, 2014 police shooting in Ferguson, Mo., 2014
The “Militarization” of Law Enforcement and the Department of Defense’s “1033 Program”, CRS Insight
CRS Report: Addresses concerns regarding “militarization” of law enforcement and expanding role of special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams, in light of recent clashes between police and protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Examines possible militarization role of DOD “1033 Program,” established to provide material support to authorized Federal and State law enforcement agencies in the form of transfers of articles suitable for use in counterdrug and counterterrorism activities., 2014
Community Policing, Lessons Learned from Ferguson
Congressional Record: Comments from the Congressional Black Caucus on the police killing of Michael Brown and protests in Ferguson, Missouri, 2014
The Ferguson Riots: An Important Event that has Changed America, by Phillip Nguyen
Congressional Record: Pete Olson reading the essay of high schooler Phillip Nguyen on the Ferguson protests, 2016
The Ferguson Effect
Congressional Record: Patrick J. Toomey’s comments on the Ferguson protests, 2015
George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020
Bill text: To encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes, 2020
Ferguson, Mo.: Federal Investigation of Possible Civil Rights Violations, There and Elsewhere, CRS Legal Sidebar
CRS Report: Examines FBI investigation of possible civil rights violation in case in which a police officer shot and killed a teenager, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Miss., 2014
116 S. Res. 602 (Introduced in the Senate)
Bill text: Recognizing that the murder of George Floyd by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department is the result of pervasive and systemic racism that cannot be dismantled without, among other things, proper redress in the courts., 2020
116 H. Res. 1023 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Calling for justice for George Floyd and others, and condemning violence and rioting., 2020
116 H. Res. 1007 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing efforts to defund the police., 2020
116 S. Res. 612 (Introduced in the Senate)
Bill text: Expressing the sense of the Senate that the tragic death of George Floyd was unjust and the perpetrators must stand trial and be brought to justice, the First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees individuals the right to peaceably assemble and protest, groups like Antifa and the individuals who took over peaceful protests with violence, chaos, looting, and destruction should be held accountable for their actions, the attacks on law enforcement, individuals, small businesses, and communities are causing death, injury, and millions of dollars in damage, the vast majority of men and women in law enforcement work tirelessly and risk their lives to protect the people of the United States without prejudice, police departments are the cornerstone for maintaining a society of order, calls to defund the police threaten the safety and security of the people of the United States, Congress will continue to appropriate funding to local law enforcement agencies that bolster police efforts, and the Nation must come together in healing, reconciliation, and prayer to reaffirm that every life is sacred, our society must strive for equality, and that we will work to ensure a tragedy like George Floyd’s never happens again in the United States., 2020
116 H. Res. 1009 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance., 2020
116 H.R. 7910 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: To prohibit the use of the intelligence community to investigate or conduct surveillance on individuals in the United States who are involved in protest activities protected under the First Amendment, and for other purposes., 2020
H.R. 7120 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Statement of Administration Policy: The Administration opposes House passage of H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Signed by President Donald Trump., 2020
Remarks on the Nationwide Demonstrations and Civil Unrest Following the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Transcript of a speech delivered by President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden on the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent civil unrest, 2020
Policing Strategies for the 21st Century
Congressional Hearing: Hearing to examine factors that impact culture and practices of policing, and to review strategies to increase public trust and improve public safety. Background and Context: There is increasing unrest in urban communities about policing. There have been recent protests in Ferguson, Mo., NYC, and Baltimore, Md., due to concerns about the use of force by police officers when stopping suspects. Although no charges were filed against the officers in question in two of those cases, there is widespread disagreement about the actions of police in those instances., 2020
Congressional Black Caucus
Congressional Record: Congressional Black Caucus on the police killings of African Americans and Black Lives Matter protests, 2015
116 H.R. 7278 (Introduced in the House): Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020; JUSTICE Act; Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2020; Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act; National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2020; George Floyd and Walter Scott Notification Act; Breonna Taylor Notification Act of 2020
Bill text: To improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency., 2020
116 S. 3955 (Introduced in the Senate): Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
Bill text: To prohibit no-knock warrants, and for other purposes., 2020
116 H.R. 7120 (Introduced in the House): Justice in Policing Act of 2020; Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act; Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2020; End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2020; Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2020
Bill text: To hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies., 2020