George Floyd’s murder shook Twin Cities 5 years ago
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Here are nine laws and policy changes by the Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz since Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, and a look at one that didn’t pass:
Following the death of George Floyd and everything that occurred afterwards, Minnesota sports figures question whether change has actually come.
Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to get President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, as his administration moves to end federal policing oversight.
Political momentum has dropped, and the state Legislature’s signature reform achievement is scaling back its ambitions due to insufficient funding.
The upheaval in Golden Valley is just one example of the way Floyd’s murder shook thousands of police agencies nationwide.