George Floyd's Family Meets With Pres. Joe Biden on His Death Anniversary To Discuss Police Reform Measure

George Floyd's family had a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and some of the top congressional leaders on his death anniversary. Today, May 25, marks the first year of his death that sparked protests across the country when he died under the custody of police officers.

Floyd's family members had met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Karen Bass. Bass is one of the leaders clamoring for a deal on police reform measure, according to a CBS News report.

Bass told reporters after meeting with Floyd's family that they will work to get the job done and pass the legislation in a bipartisan manner.

The family had also met with Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after meeting with the congressional leaders.

Biden had said that he is eager to sign the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and is urging Congress to approve the bill.

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

The police reform measure was approved by the Democrat-controlled House in March for the second time. However, the legislation had been a stalemate upon reaching Senate, according to The Denver Channel report.

The act was introduced last summer after protests erupted across the country, calling for racial justice and an official response to some issues about policing practices and enforcement accountability.

It also aims to restrict the use of specific policing practices, aside from increasing accountability for law enforcement misconduct.

In addition, the bill would call for the improvement of transparency and data collection, as well as creating best practices and training requirements.

The Justice Department would also be mandated to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies, while officers will be required to complete training when it comes to racial profiling.

Officers will also have the duty to intervene when another officer uses excessive force.

The policy could still be changed as the Senate continues to negotiate the terms of the legislation.

Some of Floyd's family had commented on the crafting of the said policing act.

Philonise Floyd said that if legislators can create measures to protect the bald eagle, then they can make federal laws to protect people of color, according to a USA Today report.

Meanwhile, White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said that the administration is engaged with groups around the country, consulting them about the bill.

George Floyd's Death Anniversary

Floyd was pinned to the ground by a former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, while three other officers stood by to watch.

Chauvin was found guilty of two counts of murder earlier this month for the death of Floyd.

The former cop is facing up to 40 years in prison once he is sentenced. However, he is reportedly likely to receive far less time, according to The New York Times report.

A Minnesota prosecutor had argued that Chauvin acted with cruelty and indifference for a police officer and should be convicted for Floyd's death.

Chauvin's lawyer, Eric J. Nelson, said that the former police had acted reasonably when he knelt of Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes.

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao were the three other officers involved in the incident. They are set to go to trial on August 23, according to The Mercury News report.

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