Trump Administration Reverses Federal Police Oversight Initiatives

The Trump administration announced its decision to halt federal oversight agreements with police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville. This decision reverses previous government findings of civil rights violations and represents a significant shift in approach from past administrations' civil rights investigations.

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, stated the department would seek to dismiss litigation and retract findings of constitutional violations. This move coincides with the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, which previously sparked protests over racial policing practices.

Minneapolis and Louisville's mayors pledged to continue reforms despite the rollback. The Justice Department's shift is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to alter civil rights priorities, including reducing federal interventions in local policing.

(With inputs from agencies.)