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On the eve of the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's tragic death at the hands of Minneapolis police, civil rights advocates in Minnesota are rallying for continued police reform and accountability.Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center on Saturday, chanting "No justice, no peace" and holding signs with messages such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Police Reform Now".The demonstration was organized by a coalition of civil rights groups, including the Minnesota chapter of the NAACP, Black Lives Matter Twin Cities, and Communities United Against Police Brutality.Speakers at the rally called for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a federal bill that aims to hold law enforcement officers accountable for misconduct and improve transparency and training. They also urged state and local officials to prioritize police reform measures, such as limiting the use of force, implementing de-escalation tactics, and investing in community policing."We can't forget the pain and suffering that George Floyd's family and our community have endured since his death," said Tashira Garraway, a local activist. "We must continue to fight for justice and demand accountability from law enforcement."The rally comes amid ongoing tensions between law enforcement and communities of color in Minnesota. Recent high-profile cases of police violence, including the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center last year, have renewed calls for systemic change within the state's police departments.In response to these incidents, Minnesota lawmakers are considering a number of police reform bills, including proposals to create a statewide database of police misconduct, mandate body cameras for all officers, and establish civilian oversight boards for police departments."We have made progress in the fight for police reform, but we still have a long way to go," said State Senator Patricia Torres Ray. "It is imperative that we continue to push for meaningful change to ensure that all Minnesotans are treated fairly and with respect by law enforcement."As the sun set on Saturday evening, the protesters held a moment of silence in remembrance of George Floyd and all those who have lost their lives to police violence. They vowed to keep up the pressure on elected officials until meaningful reforms are implemented."We will not rest until justice is served and our communities are safe from police brutality," said Garraway. "George Floyd's memory will forever inspire us to keep fighting for a more just and equitable society."