Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's response to Trump administration’s abandonment of federal consent decree

“It is no surprise that the Trump administration is abandoning the federal consent decree. This Administration continuously tramples on constitutional and civil rights and is perfectly willing to sacrifice public safety in order to score political points. It is particularly abhorrent that it is abandoning this consent decree on the eve of the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.

The federal government implemented this consent decree to eliminate systemic violations of the Constitution and end violence that happened with too much frequency, especially against Black people. That should be a goal every elected representative has. Police reform isn’t an attack on the police. It is a necessary step to make sure people are protected and safe.

Fortunately, our state court’s enforceable agreement remains in place, and my office is committed to keeping every resident of Hennepin County safe and protecting their constitutional and civil rights.”

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