Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

President Trump’s new Justice Department leadership has halted civil rights litigation and may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration. The memos obtained by the Associated Press directed attorneys in the Civil Rights Division to pause filing new complaints and notify leadership of recent settlements or consent decrees. This decision could potentially impact agreements in Louisville and Minneapolis aimed at reforming police agencies. Trump’s appointment of a conservative attorney to lead the division signals significant changes in civil rights priorities. The duration of the litigation freeze is uncertain, with the goal of ensuring a unified federal stance on legal matters.