The George Floyd Protection Act

Minneapolis police policy allows “neck restraints” but only when a suspect is “actively resisting” and experts say the pressure should be released quickly. This policy is likely the same across this country and is highly practiced and abused at a disproportionate rate against black and brown men. Applying this technique without regard for established policy is criminal and the disproportionate rate in which it is being used on black and brown men is alarming. This petition is requesting your support in the establishment of "The George Floyd Protection Act" to add a layer of protection around this targeted population, banning this practice from all police policies across this country, as well as punishing bad actors who've taken an oath to protect and serve but instead cause death by leveraging their body weight on the "heads and necks" of suspects who are in "FULL SUBMISSION." This petition is pleading for constraints and accountability for these bad actors. The George Floyd Protection Act will deem the continued use of this deadly neck constraint unconstitutional and those who continue to practice resulting in death chargeable with a Class A felony punishable with fines and imprisonment. George Floyd had constitutional rights, which should have protected him and was innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Supporting the establishment of this law will make a difference and protect the constitutional and civil rights of this targeted group of minorities in hopes of preventing another wife, mother, daughter, or son having to endure pain and suffering due to unconstitutional practices of the police. George Floyd's death should not be in vain. This act is desperately needed to hold these bad actors accountable which will be a deterrent for other officers who have a blatant disregard for black and brown men's rights to live.