Politico: Dems have a problem on police reform — and it's not the GOP

As Democrats try to write a bill that can pass the Senate, they have to ensure they're not alienating the left while appeasing the GOP.

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Advocates in touch with negotiators say they see progress compared to last year. Holly Harris, president and executive director of the Justice Action Network, implored "both sides to redouble their efforts" to reach a deal. 

As a way to bridge the partisan gap on qualified immunity, Scott has suggested allowing individuals to bring civil suits against police departments rather than individual officers and requiring cities to pay the associated costs. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) has proposed a similar change, though neither proposal has been publicly released.

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/08/democrats-police-reform-activists-485555