The Obama administration has made expansive use of Justice Department investigations amid a wrenching national debate over race and policing. ; Seattle; and Cleveland — where the Justice Department has pushed for wholesale changes in policing. By negotiating an agreement with Chicago to fix the problems, the Justice Department has laid the groundwork for change regardless of what happens under President Donald J. Trump. Mr. Emanuel, midway through his second term, has been dogged by the dual problems of police misconduct and violent crime. Residents were outraged by the images, some marching in protest and demanding that Mr. Emanuel resign.

Source: New York Times January 13, 2017 16:18 UTC