Federal judge grants sustainment, marking near-end to NOPD consent decree
After years of federal oversight, the New Orleans Police Department is entering the final phase of the consent decree.
After 12 years, federal judge moves NOPD to the exit ramp of court oversight
After 12 years under a sprawling, court-enforced reform agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the plan is a major step toward independence.
Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight
A judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending longstanding federal oversight.
Federal judge questions need for court oversight of Louisville police reform deal
Judge Benjamin Beaton expressed concern that he would be responsible for 'day to day operations' of the city's police force
Federal judge to rule Tuesday on fate of NOPD consent decree as AG Murrill weighs in
U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan is set to rule Tuesday on a plan for the New Orleans Police Department to enter a two-year "sustainment" period that marks the last phase of a federal consent decree that has governed the city's police force since 2013.
New Orleans Police Begin Process to End Federal Oversight
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has taken a critical step toward ending more than a decade of federal oversight following a damning Department of Justice report dating back to 2011. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan approved a two-year "sustainment period" on Tuesday.
Judge rules NOPD can begin the process of ending federal oversight
New Orleans and the DOJ filed a motion to take steps to end long-standing federal oversight of the city’s police department.
Federal judge to rule on New Orleans Police Department consent decree sustainment
The New Orleans Police Department could be on the eve of emerging from the federal consent decree. A U.S. District Court judge will announce a decision Tuesday on whether the NOPD is ready to have less oversight.
Federal judge: MDHHS made 'significant progress' in child welfare reform, still has work to do
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Retired Marine Scores Legal Victory As Judge Blocks Nevada Law Enforcement From Using Federal Loophole
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Federal judge awards $2.75 million to Boston musician attacked by white supremacist group
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Federal judge delays 9/11 deals that would have found terror mastermind guilty
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Natick man faces federal judge, charged in connection to deadly drone strike
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