The House Committee on the judiciary will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized declare recess on the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to this mornings hearing on policing practices and Law Enforcement accountability. I thank all of our members and witnesses for participating today. Both in person and remotely. I appreciate the use that made use of this room and the technology were using possible. Before we begin, id like to remind members weve established a email distribution list to circulate exhibits motions and other written materials members might want to offer as part of our hearing today. If youd like to submit materials send them to the email address previously distributed to your offices and well circulate the materials to members and staff as quickly as we can. In light of whats going on in the world today, i ask that everyone in the room wear a mask all times except when you wish while speaking. Other than if youre a speaker. Taking from him the
Was able to get here. We think the local officials for joining us today they have been very busy. We want to acknowledge that five years ago today a white supremacist walked into Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston South Carolina and slaughtered a friend of mine and eight other parishioners. It was hate unbridled and a poisonous expression of White Supremacy that still affects our nation in many institutions. With the dangers we face as a society if we dont root out this corrosive and that the ideology. Reflecting back on the Amazing Grace and compassion and forgiveness of the mother emmanuel community, i see the very best of what we see in america and as americans. We know grace alone is not enough and we have to see the best of america as well and in the weeks of peaceful protest civil lacks are taking place in this day in every other state across the country they are focused on how danger it is to live as a black around skinned person in this country. Americans are out there watchi
Good afternoon everyone. We want to make sure everyone was able to get here. We think the local officials for joining us today they have been very busy. We want to acknowledge that five years ago today a white supremacist walked into Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston South Carolina and slaughtered a friend of mine and eight other parishioners. It was hate unbridled and a poisonous expression of White Supremacy that still affects our nation in many institutions. With the dangers we face as a society if we dont root out this corrosive and that the ideology. Reflecting back on the Amazing Grace and compassion and forgiveness of the mother emmanuel community, i see the very best of what we see in america and as americans. We know grace alone is not enough and we have to see the best of america as well and in the weeks of peaceful protest civil lacks are taking place in this day in every other state across the country they are focused on how danger it is to live as a black around skinned
It for lending support for this meeting and for everything you all do to keep us going smoothly most of the time, even in a pandemic. Mr. Clerk, any announcements . Yes, to protect Board Members and the public during the Health Emergency the board of supervisors legislative chamber and Committee Room are closed. This is pursuant to various local, state, federal orders and directives. Committee members will attend through video and participate as if they were present. Public comment is available for each item. Cable channel 26 and sfgovtv. Org are streaming the calling number on the screen. Comments or opportunities to speak during the Comment Period are available by calling 415 4156550001. When prompted enter the access code. 145 1643769. Then pound and pound a second time to be connected to the meeting. You will hear the discussions. Your microphone will be muted. You will be in hi be in his senr listening need. Call from a quiet location. Speak clearly and slowly and turndown your te
Current and former officials testify about the actions of attorney general barr, and decisions involving the roger stone case, and other doj investigations. This is just over four hours. Chairman, congratulations. Thank you. [indistinct conversations] the committee will come to order. The chairs authorized to declare recess at any time. We welcome everyone to the hearing, oversight of the department of justice. Political interference and threats. Before we begin, i want to remind members we have established a distribution list dedicated to circulating written materials members might want to offer as part of the hearing. If you want to submit materials, send them to the email address previously distributed to your offices and we will circulate them to members and staff as quickly as possible. I want to remind all members the nodance of the office says facetoface is required. Required here is to follow guidance. This is for the health and safety of our staff and loved ones we will return