MADISON, Wis. – Late last week, Memphis police released internal video showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29 year-old Black motorist, resulting in his death three days later. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:
“Tyre Nichols’s life mattered. Tyre Nichols deserved a justice system that was fair and just for everyone, that was fair and just for him. The injustice that resulted in Tyre’s death is a reminder of the work we as legislators have to do, and the loss of his life is a reminder of how dire the need is that we do it.
“I join President Biden and U. S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in calling for the passing of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to advance meaningful reforms in public safety at the federal level. At the state and local level, as public officials we must listen to the voices of the Black and Brown members of our community, and become more effective at passing meaningful change.
“Black Lives Matter, and Tyre Nichols should be alive today. Forward together.”
