Today, the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, gave a progress report on her investigation into systemic racism and violations of human rights law against people of African descent by law enforcement agencies. The United States expressed support. Host Marco Werman speaks with Judge Peter Herbert, chair of the Society of Black Lawyers, who is working on an independent report on police brutality against African Americans. He says the UN reporting is a good start, but that the US itself will need to hold itself more accountable. 4 minute listen.
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