New York Governor Signs Bill to Study Slavery Reparations

The newly formed commission faces opposition from Republicans who argue it will further divide residents and punish current New Yorkers for past wrongs.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill creating a commission to study the possibility of making reparations to descendants of enslaved New Yorkers.
The nine-member commission will study slavery's history and lasting effects in New York, and recommend appropriate remedies and reparations, including changes to state laws and policies.
The commission's creation has sparked controversy, with some Republicans arguing that it will further divide residents and punish current New Yorkers for past wrongs.
The commission will consist of nine individuals, with three each selected by the governor, the state assembly speaker, and the majority leader of the New York Senate.
The commission is expected to offer its initial report approximately one year after its creation.