Recent developments have led to a significant freeze on civil rights litigation and police reform agreements across various cities in the U.S., prompted by directives from the Trump administration. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has temporarily halted all ongoing and future civil rights cases, raising concerns among advocates for police reform in cities like Louisville and Minneapolis. Despite the freeze, local leaders in Louisville are committed to continuing their reform efforts, while Minneapolis officials state they will honor their consent decree regardless of federal changes. This move has sparked widespread reaction from community advocates and local leaders, who fear it may dismantle essential police reform initiatives aimed at addressing civil rights violations.