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2020.06.10 08:56 GMT+8

D.C. Council unanimously passes emergency police reform bill

Updated 2020.06.10 08:56 GMT+8

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D.C. Council unanimously passes emergency police reform bill

The District of Columbia Council on Tuesday unanimously passed police reform legislation banning the hiring of officers with a history of serious misconduct, who got fired from another police department and prohibiting the use of tear gas or rubber bullets on peaceful demonstrators. 

According to a report from CNN, vote on Tuesday stays in effect for 90 days, which can be extended to 225 days with a second vote. 

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