Minneapolis Finalizes Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform

The agreement follows a DOJ investigation that found systemic civil rights violations in the Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd's 2020 murder.

The consent decree mandates systemic reforms to address excessive force, racial discrimination, and First Amendment violations by Minneapolis police.
An independent monitor will oversee compliance with the decree, which includes measures like de-escalation training and limiting pretextual stops.
The agreement stems from a 2023 DOJ report that found widespread misconduct, including discrimination against Black and Native American residents.
Consent decrees have been used in other cities, with mixed reviews on their effectiveness in improving police-community relations and reducing misconduct.
The decree's approval comes as federal oversight of local police reform faces an uncertain future under the incoming Trump administration.