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Politico
A "unity" task force on criminal justice reform created by Biden's campaign rejects policies pushed by Sanders supporters.
By HOLLY OTTERBEIN and LAURA BARRÓN-LÓPEZ
07/08/2020 08:04 PM EDT
Joe Bidens unity task forces were created to bring the progressive wing of the Democratic Party into the fold after the sting of Bernie Sanders defeat.
But on key policies involving the biggest issue of the day criminal justice the left flank got rolled.
Amid nationwide protests against police brutality, the criminal justice panel formed by Biden and Sanders got into heated debates in recent weeks over qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that shields police from being sued for misconduct. Progressives pushed to end it, but Biden appointees agreed only to sign onto a commitment to rein in the rule.
Another flashpoint over marijuana ended similarly: Sanders team argued in private meetings that they should legalize cannabis, but that idea was rejected. One task force member described the disagreements over qualified immunity and pot as huge battles, and multiple people involved said the criminal justice panel presented some of the biggest challenges for compromise.
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A "unity" task force on criminal justice reform created by Biden's campaign rejects policies pushed by Sanders supporters.
By HOLLY OTTERBEIN and LAURA BARRÓN-LÓPEZ
07/08/2020 08:04 PM EDT
Joe Bidens unity task forces were created to bring the progressive wing of the Democratic Party into the fold after the sting of Bernie Sanders defeat.
But on key policies involving the biggest issue of the day criminal justice the left flank got rolled.
Amid nationwide protests against police brutality, the criminal justice panel formed by Biden and Sanders got into heated debates in recent weeks over qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that shields police from being sued for misconduct. Progressives pushed to end it, but Biden appointees agreed only to sign onto a commitment to rein in the rule.
Another flashpoint over marijuana ended similarly: Sanders team argued in private meetings that they should legalize cannabis, but that idea was rejected. One task force member described the disagreements over qualified immunity and pot as huge battles, and multiple people involved said the criminal justice panel presented some of the biggest challenges for compromise.
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JoeOtterbein
Jul 2020
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i don't understand why he is catering to the cops and their unions over
questionseverything
Jul 2020
#1
biden has already come out for decriminalization,it's the legalization he is stuck on
questionseverything
Jul 2020
#29
for what reason? would you have achohol treated the same way..state by state?
questionseverything
Jul 2020
#44
Many DUers consider Politico to be republican/trump leaning. Media Bias Check rates them...
George II
Jul 2020
#19
Two different articles. Different words ....and stuff, the author of both pieces are different.
Autumn
Jul 2020
#40
Most people support legalizing marijuana so dropping the issue doesn't improve his chances
JonLP24
Jul 2020
#14
The racist see anything the left does as anti police, fuck what they think we have the public on our
uponit7771
Jul 2020
#32
Why is "unity" in quotes? Do the writers not believe in Democratic unity? Just what does unity....
George II
Jul 2020
#10
Holly Gottawhine is letting her bitterness, resentment and bias shine through...
NurseJackie
Jul 2020
#36
Legalizing cannabis is incredibly important if we want to improve police/citizen relations
Calculating
Jul 2020
#34