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DOJ asks federal judge to pause proceedings on Minneapolis consent decree

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested a 30-day pause in the consent decree proceedings regarding police reforms in Minneapolis, as noted in court documents.
The consent decree aims to reform the Minneapolis Police Department after a two-year investigation following George Floyd's murder.
The DOJ's request is to give new leadership time to get informed about the case before proceeding.
Mayor Jacob Frey stated that the agreement remains strong, despite changes in federal leadership.

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Star Tribune

Federal judge pauses Minneapolis consent decree developments

The consent decree was the result of a Justice Department investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the murder of George Floyd by police.

2 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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KSTP News

DOJ asks federal judge to pause proceedings on Minneapolis consent decree

Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice have asked the judge reviewing a consent decree between Minneapolis and the federal government to put the case on hold.

2 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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Fox 9

DOJ requests pause in consent decree with Minneapolis aimed at police reforms

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested a pause in the federal consent decree agreement with the City of Minneapolis that would implement sweeping reforms within the police department.

3 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

DOJ asks for pause in Minneapolis police federal consent decree

A few days into his new administration, President Donald Trump’s DOJ leadership issued a memo directing attorneys to provide notice of any court-enforceable agreements to reform police agencies that had been finalized within the last 90 days. The memo said the new administration “may wish to reconsider” such agreements.

3 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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