Johnsons death a suicide but evidence to the contrary raised doubts. The editorials went on to detail abuses including racism. overzealous police interrogations. coverups and general police incompetence. which prompted congressional action. Congress has a responsibility to investigate this issue and call for reforms in order to ensure that dignity and respect for all human beings in our immigration detention system is preserved. Following successive bills being introduced by Representative SCOTT of Virginia and Representative Hutchinson of Arkansas in several Congresses. the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2000 was passed. The law required States receiving grants to comply with reporting requirements established by the Attorney General.
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