SB 8606: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act (Debating)

[Pericles]

This legislation is based on rl legislation by Senators Doug Jones and Ted Cruz. This will help remedy the tragic lack if resolution to many violent crimes committed against African-Americans during the era of the civil rights movement. This crucial bill would release information on cold cases from the civil rights era, with the hope that additional sunlight and public interest will bring revelation, justice, and closure where these things have long been lacking. Too many records on these 'cold cases' sit locked away in vaults and files, inaccessible to the public and denying closure to the victims. This creates a clear and reasonable process whereby these records can be accessed and justice can finally occur, and has been carefully written to ensure it is done properly to avoid the risk of causing additional harm. As the rl Senate unanimously passed such legislation, I hope this Senate can do the same. I welcome any questions you may have on this legislation.

[Pericles]

Does anyone have any comments?

[Pericles]

No objection from me.

[Pericles]

Well I don't expect actual players to do most of the stuff in here but I can look at ways to word it if it would have unfortunate ramifications if kept as is.

[Pericles]

Probably, I'll have a look at it and see if it needs rewording and then write something up if it does, I'll try get it done in the next few days.

[Pericles]

I have an amendment that may settle this, I am adding a clause to section 10. Thoughts?

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[Pericles]

I motion for a final vote.

[Pericles]

Aye