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DOJ Settles with Mississippi Police Over Civil Rights Violations

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with the Lexington Police Department in Mississippi, mandating reforms after findings of systemic civil rights violations against Black residents. The settlement addresses issues such as unlawful fines and excessive force.

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