(LOS ANGELES, CA – 5/29/2019) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today applauded the state Assembly for passing Assembly Bill 392, which would reform the legal standard of police use of force.
The bill makes clear that peace officers should only use deadly force when necessary in defense of human life. Under current law, police officers can use deadly force whenever an “objectively reasonable” officer would have done the same.
The Assembly passed the legislation, introduced by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, by a vote of 67-0, with 13 no-votes, on Wednesday. The bill moves on to the Senate for review and approval.
In a statement, Fayaz Nawabi, policy & advocacy manager for the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said:
“We are happy to see that common sense is prevailing in the state of California. For too long, people of color in minority communities have been unfairly targeted by police officers. We look forward to the Senate quickly passing this legislation without further amendments.”
AB 392 is a top-priority bill for CAIR-California and was advocated for by more than 650 people during the eighth annual Muslim Day at the Capitol, held on April 22, 2019.
READ: CAIR-California’s Legislative Agenda
WATCH: AB 392 Press Conference Livestream
CAIR-LA is Southern California’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Communications Manager Eugene W. Fields, 714-776-1847 or efields@cair.com