Hundreds of Black U.S. Capitol officers alleged racism in lawsuits years before riot
Since 2001, 250 Black officers in the law enforcement agency filed lawsuits alleging racist behavior and language from their colleagues
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Black U.S. Capitol police officers have been vocal about racism in their department for years and recent events have put a spotlight on the institutional problem.
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theGrio reported, two U.S. Capitol police officers were suspended for their actions during the attempted insurrection. While Black officers were being taunted by rioters, some of their non-Black colleagues were engaging with trespassers and leading the way. Democratic Rep.