The Justice Department announced plans to abandon police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, ending efforts to reshape law enforcement following high-profile incidents of police violence. Under Harmeet K. Dhillon, the department will also close investigations into several police departments for constitutional violations. This decision comes ahead of George Floyd's memorial anniversary and shows a strategic pivot in the civil rights division, moving focus to issues like antisemitism on college campuses and away from racial discrimination. The previous administration prioritized investigating local police practices, leading to only two agreements before the leadership change.
During Biden's tenure, the Justice Department initiated investigations into numerous police agencies, reflecting a commitment to enhance federal oversight of law enforcement practices across the nation.
Harmeet K. Dhillon's leadership marks a shift in focus, prioritizing tackling antisemitism in education over the previous administration’s rigorous scrutiny of police conduct.
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