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S.1610: BALTIMORE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 18, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2015
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Building and Lifting Trust In order to Multiply Opportunities and Racial Equality Act of 2015 or the BALTIMORE Act End Racial Profiling Act of 2015 This bill prohibits racial profiling by federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agents or agencies. The Department of Justice (DOJ) or an individual may bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief. Proof of disparate impact constitutes prima facie (i.e., sufficient) evidence...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 18, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4302)
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| June 18, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |