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Interfaith leaders stand in solidarity for legislation on national police reform
Akron’s interfaith community and leaders stood together Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church to voice support for legislation on national police reform.
On Monday, Akron City Council passed a resolution 10-3 in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives in March. Now, a multifaith coalition wants to see the Senate approve the legislation.
“Every profession needs to have people looking over their shoulder, whether you’re a lawyer, a doctor, a pharmacist or police officer,” said Marty Belsky, a University of Akron law professor and former prosecutor who spoke at the a news conference at the church.