Political notebook: Consent decree over inmate competency restoration clears key committee
A consent decree in a class-action lawsuit brought by people judged incompetent to stand trial passed the House ...
Sen. Moreno wants DOJ to look into ending all police consent decrees, including Cleveland’s: Editorial Board Roundtable
So what does our Editorial Board Roundtable think about Sen. Bernie Moreno’s attempt to get the U.S. Department of Justice to ...
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Federal judge extends deadline for DOJ to respond to Louisville's consent decree
The fate of Louisville's consent decree is being delayed once again. A federal judge has approved a 30-day extension for the U.S. Department of Justice to submit additional materials. The agency ...
Louisiana Wants End to New Orleans Sanctuary Consent Order (1)
Louisiana wants a US court to dissolve a consent decree requiring the city of New Orleans to adopt some “sanctuary” policies ...
Decision on Louisville consent decree could be delayed after Department of Justice request
Citing the new administration, U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge for a 30-day extension to file materials requested by a federal judge.
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Oklahoma House committee unanimously approves contested mental health settlement
A consent decree drafted to improve mental health services in Oklahoma county jails has cleared its first legislative hurdle.
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“Legislative sausage-making at its finest”: SPD’s Blast Balls are Back
Yesterday, the City Council voted six to three to reinstate the Seattle Police Department’s ability to use blast balls, a ...