Survivor

Systemic by Colorado Public Radio

May 26, 202137:14Society & Culture

Against the backdrop of George Floyd’s death and nationwide Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, Colorado legislators won praise for swiftly passing an ambitious law meant to punish future abuses by police officers. But...

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