In Wake of Protests, New York Lawmakers Repeal Law Used to Keep Police Misconduct Records Secret
June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press issued the following news:
In the wake of widespread protests against police violence and racial injustice, New York lawmakers voted on Tuesday to repeal Section 50-a of the state's Civil Rights Law, a provision used to keep police disciplinary records secret.
The move comes days after the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press strongly urged New York officials to repeal Section 50-a, arguing . . .
In the wake of widespread protests against police violence and racial injustice, New York lawmakers voted on Tuesday to repeal Section 50-a of the state's Civil Rights Law, a provision used to keep police disciplinary records secret.
The move comes days after the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press strongly urged New York officials to repeal Section 50-a, arguing . . .