The words of the United States Constitution came to life today with the guilty verdict for former police officer Derek Chauvin over the murder of George Floyd says US Studies Centre CEO Simon Jackman. He said the day held particular significance due to the centuries-long struggle America has had with race. "That liberty and justice for all as guaranteed under the US Constitution, those words came to life today,” he told Sky News.
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