The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw reports documenting discriminatory practices in policing and halt federal oversight of local police departments. This shift is painted as a move towards increasing local control and reducing federal involvement in policing reform initiatives sparked by high-profile cases of police violence against unarmed Black individuals. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon criticized previous federal oversight as wasteful, calling for more autonomy at the local level. The announcement has drawn backlash from civil rights leaders who demand sustained reforms, particularly in light of recent historical injustices.
The Trump administration announced that it will rescind reports identifying discrimination in policing and will end federal involvement in local police reform.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated that federal oversight in local policing should be rare and characterized current practices as wasteful and lacking accountability.
Civil rights leaders expressed outrage at the Trump administration's decision, emphasizing the need for meaningful reforms in police departments following the deaths of unarmed Black individuals.
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