The recently signed executive order mandates the immediate removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from all federal contracts, prioritizing a strict merit-based standard for government procurement. This policy shift is expected to significantly alter the economic landscape for Black and Brown business owners who have historically utilized these programs to gain access to the federal marketplace.
Tag: U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey
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Rep. Hank Johnson re-introduces bill to de-militarize local law enforcement
Representative Hank Johnson’s proposed legislation seeks to permanently dismantle the Pentagon’s 1033 Program, addressing long-standing data that correlates the concentration of military-grade weaponry in Black and brown neighborhoods with an escalation in lethal force. By codifying restrictions on battlefield hardware, the bill aims to end a cycle of executive policy reversals and confront the disproportionate tactical burden shifted onto marginalized communities under the guise of public safety.
Posted inPolitics
Black lawmakers rebuke Rep. Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim remarks
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, such as U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-4) , have issued a sharp rebuke of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.-5) following his assertions that Muslims “don’t belong” in the United States, characterizing the remarks as an attack on both religious freedom and the deep historical roots of Black Muslims in America.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility
Maryland leaders toured the Baltimore ICE facility, condemning the inhumane conditions identified even in the absence of detainees. Legislators praised Judge Julie R. Rubin’s March 6 order limiting capacity for detainees at the facility to 55 people and city officials have pledged to protect immigrants by fighting private detention centers.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants
By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFRO Advocacy groups and members of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus are raising alarms over the disproportionate impact that new warehouse-style detention centers will have on the state’s Black migrant communities. Statistically, Black migrants already face longer detention periods and higher rates of disciplinary action while in custody. U.S. Rep. […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Rep. Glenn Ivey reintroduces George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland has introduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a wide-ranging proposal to overhaul policing practices and expand accountability measures. Five years after Floyd’s death galvanized a national movement, the legislation seeks to strengthen transparency, limit excessive force and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats intensify push for full release of Epstein files
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring joined Democratic lawmakers in urging the Justice Department to make public all remaining case records, saying full disclosure is essential for justice. Their push has ignited fierce debate on Capitol Hill, where Republicans warn against broad releases while bipartisan efforts seek to compel transparency.
Posted inPOLITICS
House Democrats condemn Senate Republicans, vow to block bill slashing Medicaid, food assistance and more
House Democrats are fiercely opposing a sweeping GOP tax and spending bill that they say would gut Medicaid, enact the largest food assistance cuts in U.S. history, and funnel tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The legislation, passed by the Senate with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance, is now headed to the House, where Democrats vow to block what they call a devastating attack on working families.
Posted inU.S. Government
Democratic lawmakers voice concern over the dismantling of police misconduct database
The Trump administration’s dismantling of the National Decertification Index, a database tracking police officers with misconduct records, has sparked criticism from lawmakers and civil rights advocates who argue it weakens accountability and public safety. Created under the Obama administration in response to high-profile cases of police brutality, the database aimed to prevent officers with a history of misconduct from being rehired, but its removal raises concerns about transparency and justice in law enforcement.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wins reelection and plans to combat city violence in 2nd term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott was re-elected to a second term in office, pledging to tackle violence, invest in younger generations, and revamp downtown Baltimore during his second term.
Posted in2024 Elections
Lawmakers highlight importance of voting in swing states
Swing states in the U.S. are key in the upcoming presidential election, as voters in these states have the power to determine who becomes the next U.S. president and ensure that citizens in other states are not subjected to harsh laws.
Posted inU.S. Government
U.S. Supreme Court slammed for allowing Virginia to purge voters ahead of the election
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to allow Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from its voter registration rolls just days before the General Election, prompting criticism from activists and the Department of Justice.