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Byrne: Democratic police reform bill “frustrating” and “disheartening”

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Thursday, which would federally regulate law enforcement at the federal, state and local levels. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voted against the bill, which he dismissed as partisan. Byrne said that the process has been “frustrating and incredibly disheartening.” “It is frustrating and … Continued
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June 29, 2020

Palmer votes against Democratic bill reforming law enforcement

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed H.R. 7120. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, said that the Democratic-led bill was introduced with no Republican input, and that, if passed, it would undermine law enforcement officers’ ability to do their jobs effectively. “I opposed this bill because it would result in more crime and fewer people … Continued
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June 26, 2020

Brooks: 100 percent of Americans should support law enforcement officers

  Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Monday, shared polling showing that most Americans oppose the “defund the police” movement. Brooks defended law enforcement officers and added that 100 percent of “Americans should support law enforcement.” “Nearly 2 in 3 Americans oppose the dangerous ‘Defund the Police’ movement, according to an ABC News poll,” Brooks wrote … Continued
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June 24, 2020