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On January 27, 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ] notified the City of Villa Rica, Georgia that it had commenced an investigation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 14141 of the Villa Rica Police Department [VRPD]. The investigation focused on whether the VRPD's drug interdiction unit, the "ICE Team, was engaging in a pattern or practice of discriminatory law enforcement and improper searches and seizures. Following the investigation, the DOJ and the City entered into a Memorandum of Agreement on December 23, 2003, which set forth changes to be implemented to certain VRPD policies and procedures. Changes were specified in the areas of highway interdiction operation, citizen complaints, training and officer supervision. The agreement called for the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the implementation process. The agreement was to terminate three years after its effective date, unless modified by the parties. As of the date of this summary, it is not known if the agreement has been terminated.
Summary Authors
Dan Dalton (1/7/2007)
Acosta, R. Alexander (District of Columbia)
Brown Cutlar, Shanetta Y. (District of Columbia)
Duffey, William S. Jr. (Georgia)
Eichner, James (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Georgia
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Case Ongoing: No reason to think so
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Villa Rica Police Department (City of Villa Rica, Georgia), City
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 14141)
Constitutional Clause(s):
Unreasonable search and seizure
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
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Order Duration: 2003 - 2006
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