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In response, lawmakers took action. In 2021, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was introduced in Congress, aiming to tackle police misconduct, excessive force, and racial bias head-on. While 


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In response, lawmakers took action. In 2021, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was introduced in Congress, aiming to tackle police misconduct, excessive force, and racial bias head-on. While 


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