Indiana Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill, who is also running for governor, has asked his opponent, Indiana Republican Sen. Mike Braun, for clarity over his past support for Black Lives Matter (BLM). , is calling for the abolition of the qualified immunity system.
Brown has recently public safety planfocuses on keeping communities safe, partnering with law enforcement, securing the southern border, strengthening the criminal justice system, addressing the drug crisis, ensuring school safety, and protecting qualified immunity. FOX 59 reported.
June 2020 interview On Fox News with Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson, Brown was pressed about his support for the BLM movement and calls for an end to qualified immunity.
“Do you support the BLM movement?” Brown asked. Asked He spoke in an interview on the podcast Against The Grain before appearing on Carlson's show.
“I support that movement because it addresses inequalities that are not being resolved at the grassroots level,” he replied. Carlson then pressed Brown about this support.
Later in the interview, Carlson criticized Brown over a bill that would roll back qualified immunity. June 2020, Brown introduced Amendments to the Qualified Immunization Act. “While qualified immunity was originally intended to protect public servants acting in good faith, the principle is a significant departure from the law when the rights being deprived have not yet been “clearly established'' in the relevant jurisdiction. “The law has been expanded to protect people acting in the face of violence,” the statement said. Brown's Senate website says:
However, at Braun, new public safety planBrown said qualified immunity is an “important legal doctrine” that protects police officers from personal liability in the line of duty, adding that officers “have the confidence and legal authority necessary to make decisions that put public safety first.” They must have “protective measures,” he added. According to Fox 59.
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Full coverage of Tucker Carlson and Indiana Sen. Mike Braun's support for Black Lives Matter and qualified immunity reduction bill:
“I don't think you can win on this issue. I don't think the public supports you at all on this issue.” pic.twitter.com/IhTHf0Hfcs
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 30, 2020
Hill, who is at odds with Brown, harshly criticized Brown and his past support for BLM and past comments opposing qualified immunity for callers.
“The Hoosiers need to clarify about Sen. Brown's comments,” Hill said.
“Mike Brown's support for Black Lives Matter and previous comments opposing qualified immunity should be of concern to all Hoosiers,” he continued. “If Brown wants to earn the trust of Hoosiers, they need to know exactly where he stands on these issues. Someone who campaigns as a conservative but governs otherwise.” I can't afford to put it there.”
“Hoosiers desperately need conservative leadership with a proven track record of standing up and protecting law enforcement. As history has shown, they won't get it from Mike Brown.” added Hill.
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) called out After the interview, Brown said the FOP needs to clarify its public statements that it supports his qualified immunity bill. “The FOP does not support this bill,” the group said on Twitter.
The gubernatorial primary is May 7, 2024.Mr. Brown has approved IndyStar reported that the remarks were made by former President Donald Trump.
Kohler contacted Brown's campaign about Brown's past statements, but Brown declined to comment.
