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Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus Reflect on the One-Year Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Sentinel News ServiceMay 27, 2021

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) reflect on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. In a video recording of the fatal arrest, Chauvin can be seen pressing his knee into the neck of Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. The murder of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world and renewed calls for comprehensive police reform. Last month, a Minneapolis jury found Chauvin guilty for the murder of George Floyd. The three other officers involved in Floyd’s death are awaiting trial. “To say

Cal Lawmakers Propose Process to Decertify Convicted Cops

Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaMarch 25, 2021

Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), the chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) added language with some teeth to Senate Bill (SB) 2, the “Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act of 2021.”

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Senator Bradford and Pro Tem Atkins Introduce Police Decertification Bill

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 10, 2020

This week, Senator Bradford (D-Gardena) and Senate President pro Tempore Atkins (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 2 to increase accountability for law enforcement officers that commit serious misconduct and illegally violate a person’s civil rights.

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Black Lives Matter-LA and Build Power urge community to Vote “Yes” on Bill SB-731, The Kenneth Ross Jr. Decertification Act of 2020

Bertram Keller, Contributing WriterSeptember 3, 2020

A coalition of community leaders from Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and Build Power (BLD PRW) held a spirited press conference opposite the Hall of Justice Building.