On the one-year anniversary of Tyre Nichols' death, public figures and organizations have expressed their grief and reiterated that Nichols should be alive today. Nichols was fatally beaten by law enforcement officers in Memphis, TN, a tragedy that sparked national outrage. Family and supporters gathered for a vigil to honor his memory. Lawmakers, including RepBonnie and ValerieFoushee, emphasized the need for legislative action, particularly the passing of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, to prevent such senseless deaths and improve public safety. President Biden and Vice President Harris also reflected on the loss, with Harris stating Nichols should have been safe and made it home. RepLBR and RepTroyCarter advocated for justice and accountability, with CongresswomanSC emphasizing the need for a criminal justice system that provides fair and impartial justice for all, and Carter stressing the urgency of reform to remove bad officers before more horrific events occur.
On the one-year anniversary of Tyre Nichols’ death, we are still mourning his loss. I will continue to demand reforms that take the badges away from bad police officers BEFORE horrific incidences like this happen again.
One year after his life was brutally cut short by those who were sworn to protect and serve, we continue to say: Tyre Nichols should have been safe. Tyre Nichols should have made it home to his family. Tyre Nichols should still be alive today. Today and every day, our nation… https://t.co/MWrUmqpGdv
It's been one year since Tyre Nichols died after being brutally beaten by police. He should still be alive. More must be done to ensure tragedies like this never happen again. Our criminal justice system must uphold its promise of providing fair and impartial justice for all.
One year ago today, Tyre Nichols died after he was brutally beaten by law enforcement in Memphis, TN. We must continue to demand justice & create real accountability for law enforcement across the country. We owe it to Tyre & the too many others who've suffered similar fates.
It has been one year since the death of Tyre Nichols. There are no words to describe the heartbreak and grief of losing a beloved child and young father. Real and lasting change will only come if we take action to prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again. In…
Tyre Nichols’ family gathers for vigil 1 year after police brutally beat him https://t.co/Jb2FFvGtbm
Tyre Nichols should be alive today—but his life was tragically ended by law enforcement officers who swore to protect. We must honor the memory of Tyre with action. Congress must pass the #GeorgeFloyd Justice in Policing Act to improve public safety & end these senseless deaths.
Today commemorates 1 year since the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Video of Tyre’s killing horrified the nation. His story serves as a painful reminder of the work we still need to do in addressing the ongoing injustice and brutality that Black people face in our country.