Incremental Police Reform Continues Three Years After George Floyd's Death As Activists Push for More Substantive Changes

On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, there has been limited progress increasing police accountability and improving the lives of Black Americans.
Minneapolis and some other cities have banned chokeholds and no-knock warrants, but federal legislation remains stalled due to disagreement over ending qualified immunity.
The officers involved in Floyd's death were convicted, but police killings of civilians continue across the US, with little accountability.
While some cities have slightly reduced police funding, most departments retain their budgets and staffing levels.
Activists argue that systemic changes are still needed to address racial inequities in policing and limit unnecessary police violence.