Enhanced Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing and Justice System.
This law significantly increases federal oversight of the justice system, allowing investigations into systemic discrimination committed by prosecutors and judges, not just police officers. It mandates the inclusion of community oversight bodies in reform agreements and authorizes hundreds of millions of dollars to fund alternative solutions, such as mental health support instead of police interventions. Citizens gain a formal role in monitoring reforms and benefit from new programs reducing reliance on police actions.
Key points
Expanded Federal Investigations: The DOJ can investigate systemic discrimination by police, prosecutors, and judges, broadening accountability across the justice system.
Community Empowerment: Requires the inclusion of independent community oversight bodies (non-law enforcement personnel) to monitor and ensure compliance with police reform agreements.
Funding for Alternatives: Authorizes significant funding for non-law enforcement programs, such as social workers and behavioral health experts, to reduce reliance on police for certain issues.
State Authority: Grants State Attorneys General the power to initiate their own civil actions to address patterns of unlawful conduct by governmental authorities.
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