By AFP More by this AuthorDemocrats knelt in silent tribute to George Floyd in the US Congress on Monday before unveiling a package of sweeping police reforms in response to the killing of African Americans by law enforcement. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer were joined by two dozen lawmakers in Congress' Emancipation Hall -- named in honor of the slaves who helped erect the US Capitol in the 18th century. The legislation seeks to "end police brutality, hold police accountable, improve transparency in policing," a statement said. The "Justice and Policing Act," which introduced in both chambers of Congress, would make it easier to prosecute officers and rethink how they are recruited and trained. Its chances of passage in the Senate, where Republicans hold the majority, is highly uncertain.

Source: Daily Nation June 08, 2020 16:07 UTC