DOJ Reaches Settlement with Mississippi Police Department Over Civil Rights Violations

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with the Lexington Police Department in Mississippi, mandating reforms after a 2024 DOJ report found the department routinely discriminated against Black individuals, used excessive force, and retaliated against critics. The agreement requires the city and police department to reform practices related to fines, bail, stops, searches, and use of force to comply with state and federal law.