The world is watching the United States at this moment of
reckoning. We must confront the wrongs of our past, and make the
choices necessary to ensure police accountability and root out
systemic racism in all its forms.

The protests around the country are calling for those important
changes. Instead of confronting the truth, Trump is calling out
the military in Washington D.C. and calling for the
militarization of local police. In fact, he recently reinstated
the Pentagon program that allows police to gain access to weapons
of war. Police departments do not need tanks. They do not need
weapons uniquely designed for battlefields. What they do need is
reform and de-escalation training.

Add your name to join me in support of Senator Brian Schatz's
proposal to amend the National Defense Reauthorization Act to end
the transfer of military equipment to police departments!
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Trump's decision yesterday to post a letter calling protestors
near LaFayette Park "terrorists" was the latest new low for this
White House. Their willingness to openly attack and seek to
delegitimize our constitutional rights to peacefully assemble
place them squarely in opposition to the values that make our
society free and democratic.

Together we must oppose these efforts to pit Americans against
each other and work to transform the relationship between the
police and many of our communities.

That's why I'm supporting my colleague Brian Schatz in amending
the National Defense Authorization Act to end the transfer of
military equipment to local police forces. Sign your name to
stand with us against excessive use of force by police and for
demilitarization of our streets.
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Thank you for standing up for what's right,

ChrisPaid for by Van Hollen for Senate
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