Trump Administration Ends Police Oversight Investigations in Minneapolis, Louisville, Six Cities

The Trump administration has announced it will end Justice Department oversight and investigations into police departments in Minneapolis, Louisville, and six other cities, reversing Biden-era findings of unconstitutional policing. This includes dismissing lawsuits and rescinding prior findings of civil rights violations related to high-profile cases such as the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon described federal oversight as excessive micromanagement, emphasizing that policing should be controlled by local communities rather than federal authorities. Despite the federal rollback, city officials in Minneapolis, Louisville, and Trenton have pledged to continue implementing reforms recommended during earlier investigations. The decision comes shortly before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, which had sparked global protests against racial injustice and police brutality. This move marks a significant shift in the federal approach to police accountability and civil rights enforcement.