Tyre Nichols case reignites conversations among lawmakers on federal police legislation
The videos released of Tyre Nichols’ brutal beating which led to his death in Memphis, Tennessee, and the charges against the five former police officers involved has reignited conversations about federal police accountability legislation like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act – and could have even galvanized bipartisan support for such legislative efforts.
“We need a national conversation on this,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sunday on ABC’s This Week.
“These men and women with badges put them on each day and risk their lives for us, I know that,” continued Durbin. “But we also see from these videos horrible conduct by these same officers in unacceptable situations. We've got to change this for the better.”
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, expressed skepticism on NBC’s Meet the Press of federal efforts, but left the door open for congressional action.
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