🧵U.S. Department of Justice releases scathing report on the Minneapolis Police Department and the city of Minneapolis after George Floyd's killing. #GeorgeFloyd apnews.com/article/358033…

2/ Report finds that MPD & the City engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Constitution & federal law. These violations include:

•excessive force, including unjustified deadly force & excessive less-lethal force.

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•Unlawfully discriminate against Black & Native American people when enforcing the law.

•Violates individuals’ First Amendment rights.

•Discriminate when responding to people with behavioral health issues.

In 2019, officers put up racist decorations on a Christmas tree in the lobby at the Fourth Precinct station, including a pack of Newport cigarettes, malt liquor cans, Funyuns, police tape, and a Popeyes cup.

This 92 page report is jam-packed, and it was (emotionally) a lot to take in. If and when you’re in the right headspace, I highly suggest reading this. Then demand accountability in your community. Over and over and over again. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd justice.gov/opa/press-rele…