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.
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Federal judge to rule on next steps for NOPD's consent decree
Judge Susie Morgan heard the New Orleans Police Department's plans for a sustainment period. The City of New Orleans and the Department of Justice filed a joint motion to begin the sustainment period.
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Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Police Department can begin ending its longstanding federal oversight, a judge ruled Tuesday in response to a request from the city and the Justice Department ...