Many lawmakers and activists in Texas say changes are way past due in light of Tyre Nichols' death in Memphis.
Certain U.S. cities, including Berkeley, California, and Minneapolis, have sought to reduce low-level traffic stops by police in recent years. The Brennan Center for Justice reported in November that since 2017,Dallas state Rep. Venton Jones, a Democratic member of the caucus, wrote to thethat he's praying Nichols’ family and community are able to heal. He also wants to see the involved officers held accountable.
“The Black Caucus is working on finding solutions to prevent these tragic situations from ever happening again,” Jones said, “and I’m hopeful we can make some meaningful change in our police system.” Leaders with the Texas Civil Rights Project are urging Houston officials to enact what they see as much-needed adjustments to traffic enforcement. Violations such as bumper issues, minor obstructions and broken taillights and headlights would receive less scrutiny under the group's proposed changes.that studies suggest routine traffic enforcement does little for public safety.
At least one Texas city has started making progress in this area though, Rynders noted. San Antonio recently announced that it's joining the national"Lights On" program, wherebyinstead of issuing tickets.
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