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Five Years After George Floyd’s Death, Progress on Racial Justice Faces Reversals

Memorials continue at George Floyd Square as federal police reform efforts are rolled back and data shows rising police violence.

George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, speaks during a memorial service on the anniversary of Floyd's death on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Esmeralda Garcia chants with other protesters as they stand across the Chicago River from Trump Tower after a Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression demonstration at Federal Plaza on May 25, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, catalyzed global protests and demands for racial justice, but recent federal actions have reversed key police reform efforts.
  • The Trump administration has rescinded consent decrees in Minneapolis and Louisville, halting oversight aimed at addressing police misconduct.
  • A New York Times analysis reveals that police killings have increased every year since 2020, disproportionately affecting Black Americans.
  • Public support for the Black Lives Matter movement has declined by 15 percentage points since 2020, with many Americans doubting the impact of racial justice efforts.
  • Minneapolis debates the future of George Floyd Square and the 3rd Precinct site, balancing community commemoration with city planning challenges.