Democrats in Minneapolis recently lost a battle when the city overwhelmingly voted "No" on a measure to abolish law enforcement in their city. This measure to abolish the police had been supported by Squad Member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D–MN). The voters of Minneapolis voted against Question 2 with 57% of the 136 precincts. This compares to the 59,196 votes for. The amendment was … [Read more...] about George Floyd’s Minneapolis Votes No To Abolish Police Despite Ilhan Omar’s Support
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Minneapolis City Council Uses Confusing Ballot Language To Get Rid Of The Police Department
Hennepin County Judge Jamie Anderson recently rejected the “language” of a public safety ballot question drafted by the Minneapolis City Council. Many details were left out of the ballot question asking voters whether to replace the police force with a new but mostly undefined “Department of Public Safety.” Judge Anderson argued that the language was “vague,” as well as … [Read more...] about Minneapolis City Council Uses Confusing Ballot Language To Get Rid Of The Police Department