As expected, a federal judge today granted the United States’ motion to dismiss its consent decree against the City of Minneapolis.
In the filing, the court states:
“The Court has grave misgivings about the proposed consent decree serving the public interest.”
The document adds that the consent decree is “superfluous” due to the city and Minneapolis Police Department entering into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
Fortunately the police chief is committed to the reforms:
Last week, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said they will continue with reform measures despite the dismissal.
Federal judge dismisses consent decree between U.S. Justice Department and Minneapolis
As expected, a federal judge on Tuesday granted the United States’ motion to dismiss its consent decree against the City of Minneapolis. The court states it “has grave misgivings about the proposed consent decree serving the public interest.”