The Thurgood Marshall Bar Association stands in sorrow and outrage at the senseless and tragic police killing of Sonya Massey. This atrocity is a stark reminder that Black lives continue to be devalued and threatened by systemic racism. Sonya Massey’s death is not an isolated incident but part of a persistent pattern of violence and injustice faced by Black communities across our nation.
Sonya Massey’s life mattered, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that her death, and the deaths of so many others, spurs real and lasting reform. We call on Congress to honor her memory and take bold steps towards creating a fairer and more just society for all.
We implore Congress to take decisive action and immediately pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This vital legislation aims to address police misconduct, excessive force, and racial bias in policing, and its passage is crucial in our fight for justice and equality. It is imperative that we hold law enforcement accountable and implement meaningful reforms to protect all citizens, regardless of race.