Current:Home > ScamsJustice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing -Infinite Edge Capital
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
View
Date:2025-04-13 09:50:23
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, officials said Thursday.
The consent decree, which must be approved by a judge, follows a federal investigation that found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the “historic content decree” will build upon and accelerate, this transformational police reform we have already begun in Louisville.” He noted that “significant improvements” have already been implemented since Taylor’s death in March 2020. That includes a city law banning the use of “no-knock” warrants.
The Justice Department report released in March 2023 said the Louisville police department “discriminates against Black peoplein its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protests.
“This conduct harmed community members and undermined public trust in law enforcement that is essential for public safety,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, who leads the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “This consent decree marks a new day for Louisville.”
Once the consent decree is agreed upon, a federal officer will monitor the progress made by the city.
The Justice Department under the Biden administration opened 12 civil rights investigations into law enforcement agencies, but this is the first that has reached a consent decree. The Justice Department and the city of Springfield, Massachusetts announced an agreement in 2022 but the investigation into that police department was opened under President Donald Trump’s first administration.
City officials in Memphis have taken a different approach, pushing against the need for a Justice Department consent decree to enact reforms in light of a federal investigation launched after Tyre Nichols’ killing that found Memphis officers routinely use unwarranted force and disproportionately target Black people. Memphis officials have not ruled eventually agreeing to a consent decree, but have said the city can make changes more effectively without committing to a binding pact.
It remains to be seen what will happen to attempts to reach such agreements between cities and the Justice Department once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The Justice Department under the first Trump administration curtailed the use of consent decrees, and the Republican president-elect is expected to again radically reshape the department’s priorities around civil rights.
Disclaimer: The copyright of this article belongs to the original author. Reposting this article is solely for the purpose of information dissemination and does not constitute any investment advice. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately. We will make corrections or deletions as necessary. Thank you.
veryGood! (59446)
Related
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- Covid Killed New York’s Coastal Resilience Bill. People of Color Could Bear Much of the Cost
- Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much
- Kate Mara Gives Sweet Update on Motherhood After Welcoming Baby Boy
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Sony says its PlayStation 5 shortage is finally over, but it's still hard to buy
- Gavin Rossdale Reveals Why He and Ex Gwen Stefani Don't Co-Parent Their 3 Kids
- Tatcha's Rare Sitewide Sale Is Here: Shop Amazing Deals on The Dewy Skin Cream, Silk Serum & More
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- The fate of America's largest lithium mine is in a federal judge's hands
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Peloton agrees to pay a $19 million fine for delay in disclosing treadmill defects
- Why Nick Cannon Thought There Was No Way He’d Have 12 Kids
- Hugh Hefner’s Son Marston Hefner Says His Wife Anna Isn’t a Big Fan of His OnlyFans
- Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump's push to acquire island
- Inside Clean Energy: The Case for Optimism
- ‘At the Forefront of Climate Change,’ Hoboken, New Jersey, Seeks Damages From ExxonMobil
- From Brexit to Regrexit
Recommendation
Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
Extinction Rebellion, Greenpeace Campaign for a Breakup Between Big Tech and Big Oil
Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much
Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy
Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
Chrissy Teigen Slams Critic Over Comments About Her Appearance
Kate Hudson Bonds With Ex Matt Bellamy’s Wife Elle Evans During London Night Out
FTC wants to ban fake product reviews, warning that AI could make things worse