George Floyd and the State of Justice in 2025: Five Years of Reckoning

Five years have passed since the tragic death of George Floyd on a Minneapolis street, an event that spurred a monumental wave of protests across the U.S. and around the globe. This collective call for justice, respect, and security united diverse voices. However, maintaining this momentum for profound change remains a formidable challenge.Recently, as this anniversary approached, the U.S. Department of Justice declared its intention to withdraw from key federal police reform agreements with jurisdictions such as Minneapolis and Louisville, where Floyd and Breonna Taylor lost their lives. Such withdrawals erode hard-won accountability measures, indicating a disconcerting disregard for justice-seeking communities. The Center for Policing Equity asserts that this is a crucial moment to intensify our efforts, ensuring that the pursuit of equity and genuine public safety continues unabated.