Minneapolis, Consent decree

Minneapolis leaders reach a tentative deal with the Department of Justice on a consent decree
Minnesota's largest city has reached a tentative deal with the justice department​ that could bring wide-ranging police reforms in the new year.
Consent decree mandating Minneapolis police reforms expected after city, DOJ reach tentative deal
The consent decree has been anticipated since June 2023, when a DOJ investigation following the police murder of George Floyd found MPD used “unjustified deadly force” and engaged in racial discrimination for years, violating the U.S. Constitution.
What to expect when Minneapolis City Council meets about federal consent decree
City Council members are expected to go into a closed-door session for a briefing on the case on Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. Members could then vote on an agreement or take more time to review the information.
Minneapolis mayor calls special meeting for Dept. of Justice consent decree
Minneapolis city leaders are set to hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the federal consent decree in response to the killing of George Floyd. Sources say the city already reached a "tentative agreement.
Minneapolis mayor calls special council meeting over possible consent decree for MPD
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is taking time to address his force about a potential consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.
City of Minneapolis reaches tentative agreement with DOJ on federal consent decree; Frey calls special city council meeting
Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that the city has reached a tentative agreement with the Department of Justice surrounding a federal consent decree. The sources also said the goal is to get the consent decree filed in federal court and signed off by a judge by Jan.
Minneapolis mayor calls special council meeting over possible consent decree for MPD, police chief responds
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is taking time to address his force about a potential consent decree with the U.S.
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