Rep. Jim Clyburn statement on Barr’s slavery comments

Rep. Jim Clyburn(D-SC 6th District) has issued a statement after Attorney General William Barr compared stay-at-home orders issued by governors to mitigate the spread of coronavirus to slavery.

Read his statement below:

Attorney General Barr is in need of a history lesson if he thinks coronavirus lockdowns are a violation against civil liberties comparable to slavery.

It is incredibly reckless for the chief law enforcement officer to compare slavery to life-saving advice from health experts.

Rep. Bass Slams AG Barr for Failing to Address Racism, Bias, and Brutality in Law Enforcement

During an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Karen Bass grilled AG William Barr for his role in defending cruel and violent tactics used by police. She also addressed his failures to address inequality and injustice in America's law enforcement system.

Watch their exchange below: