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Louisville consent decree: 5 key takeaways from the first federal court hearing
The agreement between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice cannot go into effect without the approval of a federal judge.
Federal judge questions need for Louisville consent decree
Louisville Metro and the U.S. Department of Justice were in federal court Monday to defend a police reform agreement they signed last month.
Federal judge questions need for court oversight of Louisville police reform deal
Judge Benjamin Beaton expressed concern that he would be responsible for 'day to day operations' of the city's police force
Louisville consent decree: Police union files federal court motion opposing agreement
The consent decree between Louisville Metro Government and the U.S. Department of Justice still needs approval from a federal judge.
Judge considering FOP's motion against Louisville's consent decree
A federal judge evaluated a motion to intervene in Louisville's consent decree in a packed federal courthouse Monday.
ACLU Backs DOJ Consent Decree To Reform Louisville Police
Agreement marks a pivotal step in addressing years of unconstitutional policing and rebuilding trust between Louisville Metro Police and the community
Federal judge grants sustainment, marking near-end to NOPD consent decree
After years of federal oversight, the New Orleans Police Department is entering the final phase of the consent decree.
Judge to rule on NOPD’s progress toward ending consent decree
The city and state were hopeful Judge Morgan would end the consent decree outright, but that does not appear likely. In a joint statement, Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney Genera
Judge questions Justice Dept. over Louisville police accountability plan
A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Justice Department’s proposed police consent decree with Louisville.
Judge concerned about 'racing to rubber stamp' police reform agreement between Louisville, DOJ
Federal Judge Benjamin Beaton asked DOJ officials whether there is a "less intrusive manner of resolving the dispute" without ...
Louisville mayor Greenberg says he contests some DOJ findings on LMPD
Craig Greenberg has previously, and regularly, said he accepted the DOJ report, which followed a wide-ranging "pattern or ...
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Police Union Fights Louisville Consent Decree as Trump Inauguration Looms
The union claims the reform-oversight deal negotiated by the feds and city violates a collective bargaining agreement. The ...
DOJ, City Agree to Police Reform Deal After Breonna Taylor Prompted Probe
The Justice Department previously launched a probe into the Louisville Police Department following the fatal police shooting of Taylor.
DOJ racing the clock to enshrine 'woke' policing rules, lawyer says, as judge hears Breonna Taylor reform case
Louisville police reform consent decree hearing did not produce the results the Biden DOJ appeared to hope for, according to ...