*Family members of Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and Sonya Massey are uniting in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Taylor, Nichols, and Massey lost their lives during encounters with police. The July 6 death of Massey highlighted the ongoing problems with police conduct following George Floyd’s death. Massey died after Deputy Sean Grayson shot her in the face in her Illinois home after responding to report a suspected intruder. He has been indicted and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct.
During a press conference at the annual Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., family members of Taylor, Nichols, and Massey emphasized the need for police accountability, Revolt reports. Watch the video report above.
“I am tired of begging for people to do the right thing, because it’s bigger than Breonna. It’s all these women up here crying for their babies,” Said Tamika Palmer, Taylor’s mother. “I don’t know why we have to beg for justice. We are asking you to do the right thing, and it’s just that simple.”
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was named after George Floyd, who died in 2020 after former officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck. In 2021, Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter and received a 22-and-a-half-year prison. The bill was first introduced by then-Senator Kamala Harris and other lawmakers that same year. While the bill passed the House twice, it has faced challenges in the Senate. The act proposes reforms such as banning chokeholds, no-knock warrants, and establishing a national police conduct registry. It was reintroduced in August following Massey’s death.
“We have too many children dying at the hands of the police, and I must say that Congress is currently holding up progress. To Congress, I want to make it clear: the blood of all the children who have been murdered is on your hands,” said RowVaughn Wells, Nichols’ mother.
“As the George Floyd Policing Act is reintroduced to Congress, we stand at a crucial juncture in our nation’s history,” civil rights Attorney Ben Crump said in a statement.
“This legislation represents a significant step towards addressing systemic racism and ensuring accountability in law enforcement. The tragic loss of George Floyd and countless others, including Sonya Massey, who was unjustly killed by police in her own home, must not be in vain,” he added.
“It is imperative that we honor their memories by enacting meaningful reforms. This act aims to enhance transparency, implement stronger standards for police conduct, and ultimately build a safer and more just society for all Americans. I urge our lawmakers to come together, transcend partisan divides, and pass this essential legislation. The time for action is now.”
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