Social Justice Corner: The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 – H.R. 7120
Abbreviation of the policy intentions:
- Lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to knowing or reckless—to convict a law enforcement officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution,
- Limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer or state correctional officer, and
- Authorizes the Department of Justice to issue subpoenas in investigations of police departments for a pattern or practice of discrimination.
The NABSW Metro DC Chapter has provided three testimonies in the District of Columbia to advocate for social justice using testimony for the predominantly African American communities of Wards 7 & 8.
Kristi Love, Chapter President
Ward 8 State Board of Education Representative, Dr. Carlene Reid – Pro Social Emotional Learning in Classroom
February 17, 2021
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration – addition of new liquor store was revoked as a result
February/2021
Ms. Linda Irizarry, ABSW Member and past Vice-President
Bill 24-0026 – Maternal Health Resources and Access Act of 2021
Monday March 29, 2021