Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death Casts Long Shadow on Policing Talks
- Lawmakers struggle for compromise a year after Floyd’s death
- Limited immunity for officers remains main stumbling block
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President Joe Biden is set to meet privately Tuesday with the family of George Floyd one year after his death, with negotiators working on policing legislation in Congress still stuck on how to hold law enforcement officers accountable for excessive use of force.
The three central players in the discussions -- Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, GOP Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Democratic Representative Karen Bass of California -- all say they are making progress, though an agreement could yet be weeks away.