Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Believe Justice System Is Too Lenient On Police

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A new poll found that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the criminal justice system is too lenient for police officers who cause injury or death by MattRyanPerez

As lawmakers debate reforming the qualified immunity doctrine that greatly protects police officers from lawsuits, a newfinds that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the criminal justice system is too lenient for officers who cause injury or death.... [+]

These numbers are up significantly from 2015, where 41% of all Americans believed officers are given lenient treatment. The Justice in Policing Act from House Democrats reforms the qualified immunity doctrine, removing protections for police that makes it incredibly difficult for victims to seek restitution.

 

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MattRyanPerez STOP making the rapist of AKA: George Floyd a hero!!! What's wrong with all of you people?!!!😣

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MattRyanPerez Yes, the “department” should have to pay for damages if they raid the wrong home. Or wrongly harm someone, anything else is ridiculous since an average person would be on the hook for damages.

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