HR 7131
Denial of Rights Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
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This bill, the Denial of Rights Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020, aims to prevent law enforcement and correctional officers from recklessly depriving individuals of their constitutional rights. It specifically prohibits actions taken ‘under color of law’ that target individuals based on their race, alien status, or other protected characteristics, resulting in unequal punishment. The law introduces a new section of federal law to address these abuses and provides for penalties for officers who engage in such behavior. It seeks to hold officers accountable for violating individuals’ rights.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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