Chicago Police Reform Faces Setback Amid Proposed Budget Cuts

Illinois Attorney General warns Mayor Johnson of potential contempt of court for cutting funds critical to police reform compliance.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget includes a 45% cut to the Chicago Police Department's Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has expressed grave concerns, warning that these cuts could lead to the city being held in contempt of court.
The federal monitor overseeing the CPD's reform compliance described the budget cuts as a potential 'devastating blow' to ongoing reform efforts.
The proposed budget reductions also target the CPD's Training and Support Group, risking significant setbacks in the department's reform progress.
Despite a slight overall budget increase for CPD, the cuts threaten compliance with a federal consent decree established after the Laquan McDonald case.