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Judge Dismisses Federal Decree; Minneapolis Leaders Vow Reforms

5/28/2025

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A federal judge has thrown out the Justice Department's consent decree against the Minneapolis Police Department, raising doubts about its public benefit and effectiveness. In response, Mayor Jacob Frey and city leaders are committed to pushing forward with police reforms, while the city still operates under a state consent decree from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

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A federal judge has thrown out the Justice Department's consent decree against the Minneapolis Police Department, raising doubts about its public benefit and effectiveness. In response, Mayor Jacob Frey and city leaders are committed to pushing forward with police reforms, while the city still operates under a state consent decree from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.