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Twin Cities leaders criticize Trump DOJ for move to scrap MPD consent decree
The consent decree stipulated a series of reforms to Minneapolis Police Department following George Floyd's murder.
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Minneapolis’ commitment to federal consent decree raises questions over additional costs
The City of Minneapolis' commitment to carrying out federal court-ordered police reforms despite the Justice Department's ...
As local leaders vow to uphold terms of consent decree, loss of federal accountability stirs worry
Elected officials in Minneapolis say they won’t let President Donald Trump explode five years of police reform effort. After ...
End of Federal Oversight Plan for Minneapolis Police Draws Criticism Over Timing
The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of the plan just days before the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s ...
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Minneapolis city leaders react to motion to dismiss federal consent decree
Documents show the U.S. Attorney's Office has filed a motion to dismiss a case against the City of Minneapolis, saying it no ...
Top Springfield cop pledges to fulfill consent decree reforms, as similar pacts end across US
President Donald J. Trump in April issued an order to “strengthen and unleash” America’s law enforcement, with a directive ...
The end of federal oversight and calls to pardon George Floyd’s convicted killer could undermine police reforms, Minneapolis leaders warn
Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to ...