President Donald Trump’s new Justice Department leadership has halted civil rights litigation and may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration. Attorneys in the Civil Rights Division were ordered not to file new complaints or court papers. Another memo directed attorneys to notify leadership of any settlements or consent decrees finalized by the Biden administration within the last 90 days, suggesting these agreements may be reconsidered.
The freeze could impact two consent decrees in Louisville, Kentucky, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, which were reached after investigations found police engaged in civil rights violations. These agreements still need judicial approval. The memos, sent by new chief of staff Chad Mizelle, indicate significant changes in the Civil Rights Division under Trump. Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney, is expected to lead the division. The duration of the litigation freeze is unclear, but it aims to ensure the federal government speaks with one voice on legal matters.
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