Civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling for Congress to pass an anti-lynching law and eliminate protections for police officers from lawsuits.
Massive protests against police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd are expected to continue around the world on Sunday.
Some governments have expressed concern about the gathering of large groups in the midst of the pandemic. In Paris, police officially banned protests on Saturday citing fears of the respiratory illness, and U.K. officials urged people to stay home for the same reason. Both were ignored.Police use flash bang devices, pepper spray to disperse Seattle protesters
NBC affiliate KING-TV reported that a small group of protesters started throwing objects at officers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Police ordered the crowd to move, then used incendiary devices.U.K. health minister: Protests against police brutality "undoubtedly a risk" for coronavirus spreadin Minneapolis are"undoubtedly a risk" for increasing the spread of coronavirus, Britain's health minister said Sunday.
"I would urge people to make their argument, and I will support you in making that argument," Hancock said."But please don't spread this virus, which has already done so much damage and which we are starting to get under control."14 London police officers injured after Saturday clashes with protesters
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