Biden hopes ‘dark memory’ of Nichols’ death aids police bill

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, FARNOUSH AMIRI and SEUNG MIN KIM
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are meeting at the White House with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to explore the possibility of getting legislation to overhaul policing practices back on track. His administration is facing renewed pressure after the killing of Tyre Nichols. Before the start of the meeting, Biden said, “My hope is this dark memory spurs some action that we’ve all been fighting for.” Bipartisan efforts in Congress to reach an agreement on policing legislation stalled more than a year ago. Biden did sign an executive order that mostly focuses on federal agencies by requiring them to review and revise policies on the use of force.