Democrats In Congress Unveil Police Reform Legislation

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endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign in his bid for the party’s nomination for New York’s 17th Congressional District, defeated seven other candidates, leading his closest challenger by a 2-1 margin.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several thousand mail-in votes yet to be counted in the district. But as of Wednesday morning, Jones led the field with 45% of the vote, ahead of former federal prosecutor Adam Schleifer, who won 21% of the vote.

Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Justin Bieber have all backed a major open letter calling for police reform.The US stars have joined forces with record labels such as Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to support Congress’ Justice in Policing Act of 2020.The support, which was also backed by the likes of Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Post Malone, follows the death of George Floyd last month.

Major music companies including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Group -- along with dozens of artists from Ariana Grande to Rihanna -- have signed a letter urging Congress to support the newly-introduced Justice in Policing Act. The legislation unveiled earlier this month, which the House of Representatives

Kim Kardashian, the reality star, just signed a brand new deal with Spotify in which she’ll host a podcast about her efforts in the field of criminal justice reform. Hot New Hip Hop reported today that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is coming out with her very own series.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify continues to bulk up its podcast roster, signing a deal with Kim Kardashian West for an exclusive series looking at a case involving criminal-justice reform.A Spotify spokesman confirmed the company’s deal with Kardashian West and TV producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi for the podcast, to be made available exclusively on the Spotify platform.

Ice Cube praised GOP Sen.Tim Scott, R-S.C. for opening up the door for Democrats to work with Republicans on sweeping police reform laws.

Ted Johnson Senate Republicans unveiled a 106-page police reform bill that tries to dissuade law enforcement from tactics such as chokeholds, but it does not impose an outright ban.That is a contrast to sweeping legislation proposed by Democrats in the House.The GOP bill would withhold federal grant funding from law enforcement agencies that allow such tactics.

Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of Black men and women.

Ted Johnson President Donald Trump signed an executive order on policing on Tuesday that addresses officers’ use of chokeholds and attempts to establish a database for law enforcement misconduct, but it will be up to Congress to legislate more robust reforms.At a Rose Garden ceremony on Tuesday, the president also leaned in heavily on his contention that the problems in policing are due to a small number of officers.“I use the word ‘tiny.’ It is a very small percentage, but you have them,” Trump

One day after George Floyd was laid to rest, his brother is speaking out about police reform. On Wednesday, June 10, Philonise Floyd testified before the House Judiciary Committee at a hearing on policing practices and law enforcement accountability.

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Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and hundreds in the music industry are calling for police reform in New York.

Rihanna and Ariana Grande have joined countless others in signing an open letter that calls for the state of New York to repeal statute 50-A.

Hundreds of members of the music community, including artists, managers, publishers, trade groups, executives and record labels, signed an open letter Monday (June 8) calling for New York state to repeal statute 50-A, the state law that shields police officers’ personnel and disciplinary records from public view.

Jordan Moreau Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, will testify in front of Congress next week during a hearing on police practices and accountability.According to CNN, the hearing will be on “Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability” and will take place on Wednesday in front of the House Judiciary Committee.The committee invited Philonise Floyd to speak at the hearing, a source tells CNN.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on racial inequality in California amid protests taking place across the country following the deaths of George Floyd and other unarmed black people at the hands of police.