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The Hidden Link Between Slavery and America’s Police System

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14. Calls for Police Reform and Abolition

14. Calls for Police Reform and Abolition
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Contemporary movements demanding police reform or abolition are rooted in a recognition of the system’s origins in racial control and persistent bias. Activists and community leaders push for transformative change, challenging the very foundations of law enforcement. The Brookings Institution explores how these calls for change seek to create a more equitable and just society by reimagining public safety.

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