DOJ Report Exposes Years of Racist and Unconstitutional Policing in Minneapolis

The Justice Department has released a report that accuses Minneapolis police of systematically discriminating against racial minorities, violating constitutional rights, and disregarding the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd's death. The report confirmed many citizen complaints about police conduct that emerged after Floyd's death. The city and police department have agreed to a consent decree, which will require reforms to be overseen by an independent monitor and approved by a federal judge. The report recommends 28 "remedial" steps to improve policing as a prelude to the consent decree.