HR 7536
State Attorneys General Empowerment Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the State Attorneys General Empowerment Act of 2020, aims to strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to investigate and address patterns or practices of misconduct by local law enforcement agencies. It allows state attorneys general to bring civil lawsuits to remedy constitutional or statutory violations, grants them subpoena power to gather information, and establishes a grant program to support state-level investigations into excessive use of force. The legislation seeks to ensure accountability and protect civil rights within state and local law enforcement.
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Cedric L. Richmond
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
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