A nightmare. An absolute nightmare. 7 officers. Grand jury refuses to indict any. That’s how it usually happens. Charging & conviction (as in the case of the ofcr who killed George Floyd) is rare indeed. https://t.co/AUXjhGoncE
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) May 21, 2021
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Can the ofcrs be sued civilly for damages? Sure.Then they’ll raise the defense of qualified immunity. That’s why the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would end qualified immunity for law enforcement ofcrs, which would give families the chance to hold these ofcrs accountable.
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) May 21, 2021
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Let’s say these ofcrs are fired now that this video has been released. Should they be permitted to join the force of another law enforcement agency in another town? No. That’s why the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would create a national police misconduct database.
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) May 21, 2021
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We must break the regime of impunity that protects law enforcement ofcrs from consequences. Learn more about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act https://t.co/k4sN6Gloif And call your Senator and demand its passage: 202-224-3121.
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) May 21, 2021