Statement by Rep. Clay Regarding U.S. Department of Justice Expansion of Operation Legend to St. Louis
August 07, 2020
August 07, 2020
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. William 'Lacy' Clay Jr., D-Missouri, issued the following statement:
"While I welcome additional funding from the Department of Justice to help St. Louis fight violent crime, federal law enforcement officers must not infringe on the rights of non-violent citizens in my community as was seen repeatedly in Portland, Oregon.
"Excessive force will not make St. Louis safer.
"Changing the culture of policing and restoring . . .
"While I welcome additional funding from the Department of Justice to help St. Louis fight violent crime, federal law enforcement officers must not infringe on the rights of non-violent citizens in my community as was seen repeatedly in Portland, Oregon.
"Excessive force will not make St. Louis safer.
"Changing the culture of policing and restoring . . .