The Justice Department announced that it will abandon lawsuits against the police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, marking a significant reversal of Biden-era policing reforms. This decision comes shortly before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, emphasizing a shift towards a less interventionist approach in policing. The department plans to close investigations into multiple other police departments and retract previous findings of constitutional violations. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon criticized the Biden administration’s approach as an 'anti-police agenda,' signifying a potential return to the policies of the Trump administration regarding law enforcement oversight.
The Justice Department will dismiss lawsuits against the Minneapolis and Louisville police departments, reversing Biden-era policing reforms initiated after George Floyd's death.
This decision to abandon police reform coincides with the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, who was killed by Minneapolis police.
The policy shift marks a reversion to the Trump administration’s stance on policing, highlighting a significant rollback of federal oversight efforts.
Assistant Attorney General, Harmeet Dhillon, describes the previous administration's actions as an 'anti-police agenda' and refers to them as a 'failed experiment'.
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