The Minneapolis City Council has approved an agreement with the federal government aimed at implementing reforms within the city's police department following the murder of George Floyd. The agreement, which is set to be filed in federal court, will require long-term court supervision to ensure compliance.
The agreement, known as a consent decree, comes in response to a scathing critique issued by the Department of Justice in June 2023. The report highlighted systemic discrimination against racial minorities, constitutional rights violations, and disregard for the safety of individuals in custody by the Minneapolis police department.
