Something miraculous has happened in New York state. New York lawmakers have swiftly repealed section 50-a o the civil rights statute, a law that hides police misconduct records from public view. Democrats in the state have been trying for years to make these records public, but cop unions have wielded their enormous power every year, quashing every attempt. This year was different. The law was made short work of, with no lawmakers giving much of an ear to the whining of the police unions. This is amazing, and every state legislature should take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to implement true police accountability while they have the chance.
