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US Police Reform Bills Face Votes This Week in House, Senate

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   WASHINGTON - The Democrat-led U.S. House of Representatives and
   Republican-led Senate are set to take key votes this week on reforms to
   the nation's police system, with the two chambers agreeing
   onseveralmajor proposals but still not entirely in agreement on what
   should change.

   The push for legislation came after the death in police custody
   ofAfrican AmericanGeorge Floyd,the impetus for nationwide and worldwide
   protestsof racismand the use of force by law enforcement officers.

   A key divide between the Democratic and Republican proposals is on the
   issue of qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that makes it more
   difficult for people to file lawsuits against police officers when they
   feel their civil rights have been violated.

   Democrats want to end qualified immunity, but Republican leadershave
   opposed doing so and the White House has labeled the issue a
   "non-starter" for President Donald Trump.

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