Trump DOJ leaders freeze civil rights litigation, police reform agreements
The Justice Department has put a freeze on civil rights litigation and indicated it could rethink numerous police reform agreements with local departments that were negotiated under the Biden administration.
Justice Department issues freeze for civil rights division
The directives halt ongoing civil rights cases and could jeopardize police reform agreements finalized in recent months in Minneapolis and Louisville.
Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
The new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation, and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration.
Trump’s DOJ Orders Freeze On Civil Rights Cases & Biden Police Reforms
Donald Trump’s administration could also review police reform agreements sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
DOJ investigation into Phoenix police conduct may be over after civil rights cases are frozen
The Biden administration did not take legal action against Phoenix to impose sweeping changes the U.S. Justice Department said were needed following a yearslong civil rights investigation. Now the new Trump administration has put a freeze on civil rights cases.
Justice Department temporarily freezes civil-rights litigation, police overhauls: reports
The Justice Department froze civil-rights litigation to allow the incoming Trump administration to review the agencies priorities, reports said.
Trump puts a freeze on new civil rights cases and settlements, worrying advocates
Civil rights division is being asked to pause new cases and investigations as Trump nominees examine new paths
Backlash brews as Trump guts 'conscience' of Justice Department, freezing civil rights cases
Donald Trump’s new DOJ leadership has ordered a pause on any ongoing Civil Rights litigation. Prosecutors have also been ordered against opening any new cases, essentially freezing any action in the division.
DOJ reportedly halts civil rights actions. What does it mean for Worcester police?
The ultimate outcome of the U.S. Department of Justice’s civil investigation of the Worcester police is in limbo following reports that the agency’s new leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation in Washington.
Trump’s Justice Department halts police reform agreements
The Trump administration is putting a halt to agreements that require reforms of police departments where the Justice Department found a pattern of misconduct, according to a memo issued Wednesday. “The new administration may wish to reconsider settlements and consent decrees negotiated and approved by the prior administration,
Donald Trump’s Justice Department suspends civil rights lawsuits
Donald Trump’s Justice Department suspends civil rights lawsuits and police reform consent decrees set up by Biden administration
2 dogs freeze to death, cat dies after Dauphin County man abandons home: police
Police found the dogs “frozen stiff” after a realtor selling the home discovered the animals in the basement. A dead cat was ...
Ayotte implements hiring freeze for state employees, with some exemptions
Gov. Kelly Ayotte is implementing a hiring freeze for state employees ahead of what's expected to be a difficult budget ...