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George Floyd’s legacy of racial progress — and backlash

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Challenges in Enacting Substantial Policing Reforms

The chapter explores the challenges in bringing about significant reforms in policing despite widespread protests and public outcry over police violence. It highlights the deep-rooted nature of institutional obstacles, the performative nature of some advocacy efforts, and the failure of the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act to pass due to political complexities and special interests.

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