In a letter, Democrats call the Senate GOP policing reform bill 'woefully inadequate' and indicate they will block its consideration.
Senate Democrats indicated Tuesday that they will block the current version of a GOP policing reform bill, calling it “woefully inadequate” to meet the broad changes needed in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in police custody in Minneapolis and cases of excessive force and discriminatory treatment.
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer , and Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker will send a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell later Tuesday arguing for bipartisan negotiations on the bill before it comes to the Senate floor. Democrats have complained that they weren’t consulted in the drafting of the bill, which focuses heavily on collecting information about police use of force and creates a commission to study societal issues facing Black men and boys. They also noted that it is being moved without any hearings.
“We’re ready to work with Democrats on police reform. I hope they’re finally willing to come to the table,” Sen. Charles E. Grassley said on the Senate floor Tuesday. “A successful vote to proceed on the Justice Act speaks volumes. A vote against shows the American people that politics are more important than the people; talking points more important than change; and gridlock more important than solutions.
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