But Maryland union leaders say the laws protect police officers’ right to due process while they perform difficult and dangerous jobs. ADADThe following year, the law enforcement officers’ bill of rights unanimously passed both chambers of the General Assembly. “There was the sense that criminal justice was too lax, that we were coddling criminals,” said Paul Butler, a Georgetown University law professor. Local and state officials are demanding changes including budget cuts, bans on chokeholds and other restrictions. In Maryland, State Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-Baltimore City) is leading an effort to abolish the police bill of rights.

Source: Washington Post August 29, 2020 12:00 UTC