Could Trump, Sessions Derail Chicago’s Consent Decree?
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The fate of police reform in Chicago now appears to be uncertain.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have entered into an agreement to reform the city’s police department. But U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the agreement would increase Chicago’s homicide rate.
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Could Trump, Sessions Derail Chicago’s Consent Decree?
Clip: 10/10/2018 | 3m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have entered into an agreement to reform the city’s police department. But U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the agreement would increase Chicago’s homicide rate.
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