Jamel Floyd’s mother said her son suffered from asthma and diabetes and that jail officials were aware of his health conditions. Source
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Vote-by-mail systems could offer challenges for Native Americans
For Native Americans living on reservations, implementing vote-by-mail policies could create barriers to voting. Source
As George Floyd is honored, pressure mounts on police – and Trump
Largely peaceful protests continue as a Republican senator joins those voicing concern over the president’s response to the situation. Source
Congresswoman: Police reform package will be about “accountability”
The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, spoke with CBS News’ Major Garrett for “The Takeout” podcast about lawmakers’ plans in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Source
George Floyd U.S. protests live updates from June 4, 2020
Floyd was commemorated by friends and family in Minneapolis as peaceful protests take place throughout the country. Source
Dallas Police make it “duty of every employee” to stop excessive force
Police say new order was implemented, “to create a culture where what happened to Mr. Floyd does not happen again.” Source
Tacoma mayor says officer involved in man’s death must be prosecuted
“The officer who committed this crime should be fired and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Mayor Victoria Woodards says. Source
“Can’t breathe”: Death of man in Tacoma police custody ruled homicide
Governor Jay Inslee said he and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards would ensure a “full and complete investigation into the death” of Manuel Ellis. Source
Video shows elderly man fall after he’s shoved by police in Buffalo
Buffalo’s police commissioner has ordered an immediate Internal Affairs investigation into the incident, and the officers have been suspended without pay, the department’s captain told CBS News. Source
6/4: Red and Blue
Friends & family honor George Floyd; Trump reelection team to resume campaigning Source