Overview

• National support for the Black Lives Matter movement has dropped to 52%, a 15-point decline since its peak in 2020, as public enthusiasm for systemic reforms has waned.
• The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which proposed nationwide reforms like chokehold bans, remains blocked in Congress, reflecting ongoing legislative gridlock.
• Some states and cities have implemented limited reforms, such as restricting police use of force and deploying unarmed responders, but these efforts are seen as insufficient by many advocates.
• Former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo warns of 'grave consequences' if comprehensive policing reforms continue to be delayed, emphasizing the urgency of action.
• Under Trump’s second term, the Justice Department has terminated civil rights investigations and police accountability agreements, reversing progress made during the Biden administration.