Law Enforcement in the Era of COVID-19, Riots, and “Defund the Police” - with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Dan Crenshaw

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🗓️ 16 June 2020

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In the midst of national conversations about police brutality, violent protests, and the constitutionality of lockdowns, Attorney General Ken Paxton is responsible for finding the right solution to each problem for Texas. What would “defunding the police” actually mean for communities that are most vulnerable to crime? How should officials draw the line to prevent peaceful demonstrations from becoming destructive? What are the proper roles for federal and state governments when enforcing restrictions during a pandemic? A.G. Paxton gives his views and experiences as Texas’s top law enforcement officer during one of the most contentious times in recent history.

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0:00.0	We hold these truths to be self-evident.
0:02.0	But all men are created.
0:04.0	Because I remember Congress, I get to have a lot of really interesting people in the office.
0:07.0	Experts on what they're talking about.
0:09.0	This is the podcast for insights into the issues.
0:11.0	China, bio-terrorism, Medicare for all, in-depth discussions.
0:16.0	Breaking it down into simple terms.
0:18.0	We hold these truths with Dan Crenshaw.
0:24.0	Hey everyone.
0:25.0	So the rule of law is quite the topic these days.
0:28.0	It pertains to the recent riots.
0:30.0	It pertains to our policing and what the right way is to police, what the wrong way is to police.
0:36.0	It pertains to coronavirus lockdowns.
0:38.0	And if we've seen anything to be true, it's that the states have taken on a major role as they should.
0:44.0	And dealing with all of these issues.
0:46.0	You know, I fundamentally do not believe that one person at the top can micromanage the lives of everybody.
0:54.0	And tell us with that conversation I have with me.
0:57.0	Attorney General Ken Paxney is the Attorney General for the state of Texas.
1:01.0	Ken, thanks so much for being on the show.
1:03.0	Hey Dan, I really appreciate you having me on.
1:05.0	You're doing a great job.
1:06.0	Well, thank you.
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