LINCOLN- 11 state senators called for a special session on racial justice issues on Tuesday. The now retired State Senator Ernie Chambers was part of this group, but still admitted that the session most likely will not happen. Senator Adam Morfeld would also like to see this special session come to fruition, but he knows it will be difficult, especially after last session. However, he also knows there are plenty of Senators that care about these issues and want change.

The group of Senators created a list of 10 purposes for the special session and delivered it to the Secretary of State. Some of the outlined reasons for calling the session include civilian oversight of law enforcement, workplace protections for COVID-19, unemployment compensation and increased protections against eviction.

33 Senators need to agree to have the session in order for it to actually be called by Governor Ricketts. This comes after civilians, racial justice organizations and the ACLU of Nebraska called for the session.

Senator Machaela Cavanaugh believes these issues cannot wait until the normal session convenes in January to be addressed. She says everyday that goes by without change, more lives are impacted.

The other signatures on the letter included Senators Matt Hansen, Patty Pansing Brooks, Sara Hoard, Megan Hunt, Rick Kolowski, John McCollister, Tony Vargas and Justin Wayne.

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