Consent decrees have been a federal government tool for reforming police departments around the U.S. What happens if the one ...

Despite the change in federal policy, state and local leaders in Minnesota vowed to continue work holding police departments accountable and rebuilding trust.

The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel a settlement with Minneapolis that called for an overhaul of its police department following the murder of George Floyd.

The Department of Justice said Wednesday it would be dropping police reform agreements reached with the Minneapolis and ...