Celebs Join Forces to Support Congress’s New Justice in Policing Act

Celebs have joined forces to support a new policing act in the fight for racial equality.

Since George Floyd’s death on May 25th, protestors have been calling for justice and meaningful action to ensure long-term racial equality measures. Now, a plethora of celebrities from the music industry have been joining politicians in signing an open letter endorsing the legislation of the “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act”, which aims to address many of the issues regarding systemic racism and brutality in police departments.

Among the 750+ supporters are Lizzo, Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Post Malone. Further signatories like Megan Thee Stallion have also joined forces with record labels such as Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group who are supporting the movement.

The letter explains how this Act “is not about marginal change” but about making “a real, positive difference for law enforcement and the communities they serve.” It goes on to celebrate “the long-overdue rejection of qualified immunity, emphasizing that law enforcement officers themselves are not above the law – that bad cops must be held accountable and victims must have recourse.” The act also vows to “establish a national standard for the operation of police departments,” the message at its core being that “bad cops are held accountable for their actions.”