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Early this morning, the @MA_Senate voted to pass #ReformShiftBuildMA, a comprehensive bill designed to increase police accountability, shift the role of law enforcement away from surveillance and punishment & begin to dismantle systemic racism #mapoli
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The overwhelming majority of our law enforcement officers are dedicated public servants who are charged with doing extremely challenging and important work to keep our communities safe. #mapoli
But we must also recognize both the long history and many recent examples of police violence and bias directed at people of color, including in Massachusetts, and this legislation is a major step forward in advancing racial justice and greater accountability and equity. #mapoli
1/ A #thread on the status of the @MA_Senate debate on the #ReformShiftBuildMA Act to advance #racialjustice in Massachusetts
Here's the bill: malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S280…
Here's related news coverage: wbur.org/news/2020/07/0…
#MApoli
HT @SoniaChangDiaz
Here's the bill: malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S280…
Here's related news coverage: wbur.org/news/2020/07/0…
#MApoli
HT @SoniaChangDiaz
2/ On Monday 7/6, the @MA_Senate Racial Justice Working Group unveiled the #ReformShiftBuildMA Act, a comprehensive bill that aims to reform police standards, shift resources from policing/corrections to community investments, and build a more just and equitable Commonwealth.
3/ The bill reflects what so many people have clearly stated they want in this moment of change: increased education around racism and implicit bias for our law enforcement, reduced violence in policing, and shifting the focus toward assistance/healing rather than punishment.
