Black senators urge state to honor consent decree in civil rights case dropped by feds
Black state senators said Maryland should honor the $2.75 million settlement of a discrimination suit involving 48 women and ...
Louisville consent decree runs into another delay. Where things stand
Federal Judge Benjamin Beaton formerly requested the DOJ and Metro Government provide additional information about the need for a consent decree.
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Judge grants request for another delay in pending federal consent decree with Minneapolis police
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion Wednesday to continue a pause on the Minneapolis Police Department’s pending ...
Trump is backing away from police reform. Here’s what that means for 12 places
The administration appears set to end federal oversight of police, including agencies that have committed systemic civil rights violations.
Pilot program paves way for Chicago police to charge gun suspects
Englewood residents could now face felony gun charges without officers being required to have the case approved by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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Supporters advocate for consent decree during Louisville Metro Council meeting
The federally-mandated police reform requires LMPD to make specific changes, verified by an independent monitor.
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CBID endorses Fort Smith’s sales tax reallocation plan
The Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) board of commissioners has taken an official stance to support a ...
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Louisville consent decree runs into another delay. Where things stand
The U.S. Department of Justice requested, for a second time, a 30-day extension to file materials related to the consent decree, which would guide police reform. The extension, which was approved ...