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immigration2 months ago

Judge Orders Release of Hundreds Detained in Chicago Immigration Crackdown

Hundreds of immigrants detained during a federal immigration 'blitz' in Chicago are set to be released on bond following a court ruling that questioned the legality of their arrests, which may have violated a consent decree limiting warrantless arrests. The judge ordered a review of all similar cases, highlighting concerns over potential widespread violations and the impact on those already deported or with no prior interactions with law enforcement.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#chicago#consent-decree#deportation
us-news1 year ago

Louisville and DOJ Finalize Sweeping Police Reform Agreement

Louisville Metro has signed a federal consent decree with the Department of Justice to implement police reforms following an investigation into unconstitutional practices by the Louisville Metro Police Department, sparked by the 2020 killing of Breonna Taylor. The agreement, overseen by a federal judge and an independent monitor, mandates changes in use of force, accountability, and anti-discrimination policies, aiming for compliance within five years. The decree includes extensive data collection and public transparency requirements, with a focus on rebuilding community trust.

via Louisville Public Media|
#breonna-taylor#consent-decree#department-of-justice
business2 years ago

Elon Musk Takes SEC Consent Decree Appeal to US Supreme Court

Elon Musk has appealed to the US Supreme Court, asking them to consider whether the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) overstepped its authority in enforcing a consent decree that he claims violates his constitutional free speech rights. The decree arose from Musk's 2018 tweet about having "funding secured" to take Tesla private. A lower court upheld the decree, which included fines and restrictions on Musk's Twitter use. Musk's lawyers argue that the SEC's "gag rule" violates the First Amendment. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is also set to reconsider whether Musk violated labor law with a tweet about Tesla employees and unions.

via Reuters|
#business#consent-decree#elon-musk
labor-relations2 years ago

Wabtec and Union Resolve Dispute, Reach Agreement on Picket Line Conduct

Wabtec, a locomotive plant in Erie, Pennsylvania, and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) have reached a court-approved consent decree to regulate the conduct of striking employees on the picket lines. The agreement, similar to one reached in 2019, limits the number of picketers at each gate to 10 at a time and prohibits harassment and interference with the company's operations. The consent decree also prohibits physical violence, vandalism, and mass picketing. The enforcement of the decree falls under the responsibility of law enforcement agencies. The strike, which began on June 22, is due to a stalemate over a new labor contract.

via GoErie.com|
#consent-decree#labor-relations#picket-line
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Louisville's First Black Female Police Chief Aims to Rebuild Trust in LMPD"

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been named the first Black woman to serve permanently as the Louisville Metro Police Department's chief. She will continue to lead the department, which is expected to operate under a court-monitored consent decree following a Department of Justice report that found violations of federal law and the Constitution. Gwinn-Villaroel plans to address gun violence, rebuild community trust, and implement community policing. The hiring process drew criticism, but Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg defended his decision, citing Gwinn-Villaroel's experience and compassion. Advocates have long called for increased diversity in police departments.

via USA TODAY|
#community-policing#consent-decree#diversity
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel appointed as Louisville's new police chief by Mayor Greenberg"

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been chosen as the permanent police chief of Louisville after serving as the interim chief. The hiring process faced criticism for lack of transparency, but Mayor Greg Fischer defended the decision, stating that Gwinn-Villaroel was the best person for the job. She will lead the department under a court-monitored consent decree, following a Department of Justice report that found the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) engaged in excessive force and discrimination against Black residents. Gwinn-Villaroel's key responsibilities will include implementing the consent decree, addressing gun violence, improving community relations, and enhancing the department's culture and staffing.

via Courier Journal|
#consent-decree#gun-violence#jacquelyn-gwinn-villaroel
politics2 years ago

Lessons from other cities for Minneapolis' police consent decree.

Minneapolis City Council is researching the potential costs of implementing the recent consent decree agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which found a pattern of racial bias and excessive force by Minneapolis police. The city is expected to spend millions of dollars, possibly between $8 and $10 million a year, to hire a team of staff to oversee the reform of the Minneapolis Police Department. Mayor Jacob Frey will submit his proposed 2024 budget to the City Council on August 15.

via KSTP|
#budget#consent-decree#department-of-justice
law-enforcement2 years ago

Minneapolis Police Reform: Progress and Criticism.

The Justice Department has released an 89-page report on police abuses in Minneapolis, taking the first step toward negotiating a consent decree with the city, which would join a host of cities whose police forces are already operating under federal supervision. Critics and proponents alike acknowledge that consent decrees can be onerous, but they are almost always the government’s most potent tool for reforming law enforcement agencies. By and large, experts say, consent decrees work, at least for as long as the oversight is in effect. They have a track record of reducing officers’ use of force and the number of complaints and lawsuits against them.

via The New York Times|
#civil-rights-violations#consent-decree#justice-department
politics2 years ago

DOJ Report Exposes Years of Illegal and Racist Policing by Minneapolis Police

The Justice Department has found that the Minneapolis police routinely discriminated against Black and Native American people, used deadly force without justification, and trampled the First Amendment rights of protesters and journalists. The damning findings grew out of a multiyear investigation and may lead to a court-enforced overhaul. The federal review was touched off by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis officer in 2020. Minneapolis officials appeared at the news conference alongside the attorney general on Friday and promised to negotiate with the Justice Department to reach an overhaul agreement, known as a consent decree, that would be monitored in federal court and would force specific changes to the Police Department.

via The New York Times|
#consent-decree#george-floyd#justice-department
justice2 years ago

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.

via The Associated Press|
#civil-rights#consent-decree#excessive-force
politics2 years ago

DOJ's Investigation into Minneapolis Police Department to be Revealed by Attorney General Garland

US Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to announce the results of an extensive investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department's use of force, which is expected to result in long-term federal court oversight of the department. The investigation took more than two years and focused on determining whether officers are violating citizens' Constitutional rights. The inquiry is expected to result in a consent decree, requiring the police department to implement changes, including stronger civilian oversight, updated use-of-force policies, and data collection to ensure policing is free from racial and ethnic bias.

via MPR News|
#consent-decree#doj#merrick-garland
us-justice-department-investigation2 years ago

DOJ to Release Results of Minneapolis Police Investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is set to release the findings of its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, which was launched after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The report is expected to reveal significant systemic problems and could lead to a consent decree overseen by a federal judge. The Civil Rights Division has negotiated similar agreements in other cities to enforce policing overhauls. The murder of George Floyd led to protests and calls to defund or rethink policing, and the Minneapolis police force has faced criticism for years for racially discriminatory policing.

via The New York Times|
#civil-rights#consent-decree#george-floyd
politics2 years ago

Seattle Police Department's Consent Decree Nears End of Federal Oversight

The Justice Department has requested to end the consent decree with the Seattle Police Department, which was established in 2012 after a federal investigation found a pattern of excessive force and discriminatory policing. The police department has made significant progress in implementing reforms, and the request asks for continued federal oversight in two specific areas. The end of the consent decree marks a milestone in federally supervised police reform efforts, which have been criticized for their length.

via CNN|
#consent-decree#federal-oversight#justice-department