Top congressional Democrats are steering clear of the growing calls by activists to “defund the police,” saying they sympathize with the intent behind the movement but are concerned that the rhetoric could undercut efforts to overhaul policing practices nationwide, CNN reports.
Said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA): “That’s not the term I would use. But I think it’s important for all of us to listen to the pain and lived experiences of the people who are protesting, who have created a movement for real change… We need to put more resources responding to mental health issues and substance abuse. We need to demilitarize our police forces. There are a lot of things we need to do.”
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