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Judge Dismisses Louisville Police Reforms Amid DOJ Withdrawal

1/2/2026

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A judge in Kentucky dismissed Louisville's police-reforms settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after DOJ withdrew support.
The plan aimed to curb racial bias and abuses in policing after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton said police compliance rests with Louisville's elected officials.
Despite ruling, Louisville has begun reforms, including banning no-knock warrants, a mental-health 911 pilot, and paying Breonna Taylor's family.

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A judge in Kentucky dismissed Louisville's police-reforms settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after DOJ withdrew support.
The plan aimed to curb racial bias and abuses in policing after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton said police compliance rests with Louisville's elected officials.
Despite ruling, Louisville has begun reforms, including banning no-knock warrants, a mental-health 911 pilot, and paying Breonna Taylor's family.