Poll finds broad support for criminal justice reform across US
A new AP NORC poll shows 29 percent want a complete overhaul and 40 percent major changes while 25 percent back minor changes. Most Americans support body cameras, clear use of force standards, peer misconduct reporting, and prosecuting excessive force, with strong bipartisan backing despite some hesitancy on defunding police.
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Tim Scott Leads GOP Police Reform Push in Racial Context
Tim Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican, chairs a GOP policing bill effort amid calls for broader reform. He recalls decades of racial bias incidents, shapes the Justice Act, and argues change comes from the hearts of people while navigating party divisions and public scrutiny.
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