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Nov 12, 2018 · Sessions, however, had long opposed the federal police oversight and the consent decrees — long-term reform plans supervised and enforced by a federal judge — that defined DOJ’s approach during...
For nearly 25 years, the federal government has been investigating police departments for patterns of unconstitutional policing, and compelling them to reform through court-enforced agreements.
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Jan 30, 2017 · Why Jeff Sessions. Should Police. the Police. Consent decrees can improve law enforcement. even in cities that aren’t investigated. Christy Lopez. At his confirmation hearing, Sen. Jeff Sessions testified that he reveres the Constitution and is committed to the rule of law.
Jun 30, 2020 · On his last day in office, Sessions formalized a policy that made it harder for the Justice Department to enter into consent decrees with local governments — policing reforms enforced by a ...
- Elaina Plott
Nov 15, 2018 · Jeff Sessions Limited Consent Decrees. What About the Police Departments Already Under Reform? Demonstrations in 2015 to observe the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Mo....
In September 2017, the Justice Department under Sessions stated that it would no longer investigate police departments and publicize their shortcomings in reports, a policy previously enacted under the Obama administration. These reports were the basis of negotiating consent decrees.
Sep 18, 2017 · While we expressed outrage at continued state violence and another fatal police shooting of a Black man with no accountability, Attorney General Jeff Sessions did just the opposite. On Friday, DOJ announced the end of a community policing program as we know it.
