DOJ finds Louisville police violated civil rights

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🗓️ 9 March 2023

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The Louisville Metro Police Department has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices that violate the U.S. Constitution, according to a new report released yesterday from the Department of Justice. Plus, local libraries find new ways to support communities. And, Arkansas loosens child labor laws. Guests: The Washington Post's David Nakamura and San Jose Public Library's Jill Bourne. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Louisville police engaged in pattern of misconduct, Justice Dept. finds Louisville police repeatedly violated civil rights, DOJ review finds Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs law loosening child labor protections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:22.7	Good morning, welcome to Axios today.
0:27.5	It's Thursday, March 9th.
0:29.2	I'm Nailibutu.
0:30.2	Here's what we're following.
0:31.8	Local libraries find new ways to support communities, plus Arkansas loosens its child
0:37.2	labor protections.
0:38.2	But first, the DOJ says Louisville Kentucky Police repeatedly violated civil rights.
0:45.4	That's today's one big thing.
0:51.6	The Louisville Metro Police Department has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices
0:57.2	that violate the U.S. Constitution.
0:59.7	That's according to a new report released yesterday from the U.S. Department of Justice.
1:03.5	It's the culmination of a two-year investigation launched after the 2020 killing of Breonna
1:09.0	Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman who was shot to death by Louisville Police.
1:13.9	David Nakamura covers the Justice Department in civil rights for the Washington Post, and
1:18.3	he's here with more.
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