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Nov 12, 2018 · Just before he left, the departing attorney-general adopted a policy to limit the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments.
A close look at the Justice Department’s 69 investigations of police agencies shows that federal officials don’t intervene unless they uncover serious systemic Constitutional violations.
Nov 15, 2018 · In a last-minute act, Mr. Sessions limited the Justice Department’s ability to oversee local police reforms. The move raises questions about what this hands-off approach means for existing ...
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 ...
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Apr 5, 2017 · Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently ordered a review of federal agreements with a number of local law enforcement agencies aimed at reforming troubled departments. As a first step, the...
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.
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