Jun 08 Watch 4:10 2 weeks after George Floyd’s death, Americans are still protesting Protests continue over police violence against black Americans -- and there are mounting calls for significant changes in U.S. law enforcement. Congressional Democrats have proposed a list of sweeping reforms, but some activists want more. Meanwhile, in Houston, people gathered… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 10:38 2 views on the future of American policing As we have seen in Minneapolis, whose city council says it will defund the police, the move to reform law enforcement is gaining steam. Some activists want to abolish police departments entirely, while others aim to reallocate some of their… Continue watching
Jun 08 Read the full text of Democrats’ ‘Justice in Policing Act’ By Candice Norwood Democrats in the House and Senate on Monday introduced a bill aimed at curbing police misconduct and use of force amid nationwide calls for reform. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Congressional Democrats hold moment of silence to honor George Floyd By Associated Press “We're here to observe that pain,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, drawing on the nation's founding with slavery. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Memorial service and visitation for George Floyd takes place in Houston By Juan A. Lozano, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd has drawn thousands of mourners to a church in his native Houston. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Congressional Democrats unveil police overhaul plan By Associated Press The package, among other things, would change “qualified immunity” protections for police “to enable individuals to recover damages when law enforcement officers violate their constitutional rights,” it says. Continue reading
Jun 08 NYC police misconduct often involves minority youths, watchdog report says By Associated Press The vast majority of complaints about New York City police officers' mistreatment of youths stemmed from encounters with black and Hispanic children, according to the report. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 8:21 A sheriff and a former mayor on hearing protesters while maintaining peace Peaceful protests around the U.S. continue Monday night, but there will likely also be charged confrontations and more looting and destruction. How can law enforcement defuse these fraught situations and minimize violence while acknowledging protesters’ voices? Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
May 19 COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The coronavirus has sparked concerns about how private medical information is being used. Health officials in at least 35 U.S. states are sharing the addresses of those who test positive for coronavirus to first responders who request it. Continue reading
Feb 05 YouTube, Venmo demand AI firm stop taking facial data from sites By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The companies have been sending cease-and-desist letters to New York-based Clearview AI, which works with law enforcement agencies. Continue reading