The federal government requested the review be paused 30 days to allow newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi “to become more familiar with this matter.”

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily pause proceedings on a consent decree between Minneapolis and the federal government after attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice asked to put the case on hold.

Metro government is asking a federal judge to approve Louisville's consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Minneapolis city leaders have publicly supported the consent decree after working with the DOJ to reach an agreement since 2023 — when a federal investigation slammed the police department for patterns of racist policing and unjustifiable use of excessive force.

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.

"From Louisville Metro’s perspective, the proposed Consent Decree is an effective mechanism to keep the reform process on track and to provide third-party validation of Louisville Metro's progress by

The court filing states that the city does not support the motion; however, the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis agrees with the request.