Maryland's Democratic-led legislature on Saturday passed a sweeping police reform bill that repealed the state's police bill of rights, becoming the first state in the country to do so. The bill's repeal is seen as a significant win for police reform activists who have been calling for accountability from law enforcement. Civilians will have more oversight powers over cops accused of misconduct, according to Politico. The state's police bill of rights, which was enacted in 1974, gave officers accused of misconduct due process, per reports. Advocates said that the legislation is 'one of the most extreme in the nation.' 'Maryland […]
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