Search Results: keywords:"discrimination in policing"

  • H. R. 8509 — To reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
    💰
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,384

    H.R. 8509 aims to reform how the Department of Justice investigates patterns of discrimination and unethical behavior in law enforcement. The bill proposes changes to procedures for civil consent decrees and encourages community oversight to ensure transparency and...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8509 is a plan to help make sure that police officers are being fair and treating everyone the same by looking into how they act and making changes if needed, with extra money and help for places that want to do this too.

  • S. 4385 — To reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
    💰
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,414

    S. 4385 aims to reform the Department of Justice's investigations into patterns or practices of discrimination, particularly in policing. It mandates changes to how civil consent decrees are handled, ensuring remedies include broader community support mechanisms and community...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4385 is a plan to make sure that investigations into unfair practices, especially by the police, are more helpful to communities by involving them in solutions and giving them more tools to find and fix problems. It also promises to give lots of money to help both the main government and states do these investigations and give communities the support they need.