Associated Press, Andres Leighton
By Morgan Lee Associated Press
Efforts among a handful of states to hold police accountable for brutality and misconduct are expanding Thursday as New Mexico opens the door to civil rights lawsuits against government agencies in state court.
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act removes immunity provisions that shield government agencies from financial liability related to misconduct, though individual officials won t pay for damages.
As the law takes effect, local police agencies are bracing for an onslaught of lawsuits that can carry liability awards of up to $2 million per event. At least one county sheriff s department has been declined private insurance coverage highlighting concerns about potential payouts.
On Wednesday, both states dropped most restrictions involving mask wearing and physical distancing. Author: Pat Dooris Updated: 6:24 PM PDT June 30, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon The governors of Oregon and Washington each celebrated the reopening of their respective states Wednesday after more than a year of COVID restrictions.
Both states no longer require face masks or physical distancing in most places.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown spoke at a special ceremony at Portland’s Providence Park, home of the Timbers and Thorns professional soccer teams. She thanked everyone who worked so hard to help the state endure the worst of the pandemic.
“And of course, we are celebrating today that Oregon is 100% open fully open!” Brown said.
On Wednesday, both states dropped most restrictions involving mask wearing and physical distancing. Author: Pat Dooris Updated: 6:24 PM PDT June 30, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon The governors of Oregon and Washington each celebrated the reopening of their respective states Wednesday after more than a year of COVID restrictions.
Both states no longer require face masks or physical distancing in most places.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown spoke at a special ceremony at Portland’s Providence Park, home of the Timbers and Thorns professional soccer teams. She thanked everyone who worked so hard to help the state endure the worst of the pandemic.
“And of course, we are celebrating today that Oregon is 100% open fully open!” Brown said.
OPB “Welcome back, Oregon,” says Gov. Kate Brown during the Reopening Oregon Celebration held at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., June 30, 2021. Brown announced the end to mandatory mask use and social distancing.
Brown addressed media questions on whether reopening while vaccine rates among Oregonians of color lag behind those of white residents will only perpetuate disparities exposed by pandemic.
The sound of applause and cheers rang throughout Providence Park Wednesday from the couple hundred attendees who attended a reopening ceremony hosted by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown as she lifted COVID-19-related safety measures statewide.
Brown targeted June 30 after the state failed to reach its initial goal of vaccinating 70% of Oregon’s eligible population by June 21. State data currently shows that 69.5% of eligible Oregonians have received at least one shot. Approximately 16,000 more Oregonians need to receive a shot for the state to reach 70%.
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