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Trump’s DOJ Said Police Reform Was “Factually Unjustified.” A New Report Shows Otherwise.
The Trump Justice Department claimed police reform efforts in cities like Louisville and Minneapolis were 'factually unjustified,' but a new ACLU report reveals continued excessive force and misconduct by officers, including Taser misuse during mental health calls. The report, covering late 2024 to early 2025, highlights incidents such as a Minneapolis officer repeatedly shocking a compliant individual and a Louisville officer escalating a mental health encounter with a Taser and baton.
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