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Kelly Co-Sponsors JUSTICE Act, Calls for Law Enforcement Accountability

Statement

Date: June 17, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Criminal Justice

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today unveiled the JUSTICE Act, landmark legislation to ensure transparency and accountability in American law enforcement. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) co-sponsored the House companion bill introduced by Representative Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and released this statement:

"The past few weeks have been a traumatic and eye-opening experience for our nation. The death of George Floyd and others has spurred a necessary conversation about transparency, accountability and race relations within our nation. In my conversations with community leaders and western Pennsylvania police chiefs, it is clear that we all agree on the need for improvement. Among other things, the JUSTICE Act will increase training for law enforcement officers, expand the use of body cameras, and ensure that cops who violate the law are held accountable."


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