Illinois Officials Ask Courts To Order Changes In Chicago Police Policies
The U.S. Justice Department reported in January on police patterns and practices that often violated the civil rights of residents, but the Trump DOJ has not pursued legally binding overhauls.
Illinois' attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago in an effort to enforce changes to a police department plagued by systemic racism, unnecessary use of force and a lack of accountability.
Joining state Attorney General Lisa Madigan in announcing the lawsuit, was Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, reversing his position on whether the city needs strict federal court oversight to make significant changes in the troubled police department.
The U.S. Department of Justice
