Compensation for Victims of 2020 Racial Justice Protests and Police Violence Reaches Record High

US cities have agreed to pay over $80m in settlements to protesters injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests, with ongoing litigation expected to further boost the national payout total. At least 19 cities will pay out to protesters who sustained various injuries as a result of law enforcement action, ranging from being teargassed to being shot with projectiles. The settlements are conditional on cities and their respective police departments admitting no wrongdoing, and victims face life-changing injuries, trauma, and other burdens as such settlements offer limited respite.