Criminal Justice Reform Proposals

 

George Floyd Dies in Police Custody in MN

A black man is killed in Minneapolis during an arrest

Learn More5/25/2020
 

Protests Start in MN and Spread Throughout Country

Protesters rise up to demand racial justice

Learn More5/26/2020
 

Democrats Unveil “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act“

Legislation introduced by Democrats in Congress

Learn More6/8/2020
 

Trump Signs Executive Order

“Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities” Signed

Learn More6/16/2020
 

Republican Senators Unveil “Justice Act”

Republicans in Senate, led by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) shared their law enforcement practices reform proposals.

Learn More6/17/2020
 

Senate Democrats Block Republican Justice Act

GOP denied 60 votes needed on procedural vote to start debate on the Bill

Learn More6/24/2020
 

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Passed by House

House of Representatives passes statute

Learn More6/25/2020
 

Comparative Analysis of Legislation

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act v. Senate Republican Bill v. Pres. Trump Executive Order

Learn More8/2/2020
 

What Can You Do?

Urge your Senators to support the Justice in Policing Act!

Learn More8/16/2020