The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government in response to the murder of George Floyd that would require reforms within the city’s police department under long-term court supervision.

The city of Minneapolis has agreed to a series of police reforms after a probe from the Justice Department in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. A court-enforceable agreement

The agreement aims to prevent excessive use of force and racially discriminatory policing and to protect the public's First Amendment rights. An independent monitor will be appointed to assess whether the requirements of the decree are being met and report publicly on the city's progress.