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The lawsuit had impacted budget debates, police contract talks and local elections.

The group's lawyer said they were encouraged by the budget proposal Mayor Jacob Frey unveiled earlier this week, which calls for hiring more officers.

The justices said City Council met its obligation to fund a minimum number of officers, but Mayor Jacob Frey needed to ensure that many were employed or explain why not.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:37 UTC © Fox News Minneapolis must hire more police officers by next year, according to a recent ruling by a Hennepin County judge, as the city faces an increase in crime. Eight plaintiffs wrote in a complaint to the city that "Minneapolis is in a crisis," citing the rise in crime following the recent George Floyd protests. In response to the complaint, Hennepin County District Judge Jamie Anderson said in the order that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the city council must "immediately take any and all necessary action to ensure that they fund a police force." © MNCour...

Judge orders city of Minneapolis to hire more police officers By FOX 9 Staff MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Hennepin County District Court judge has ordered the city of Minneapolis to hire more police officers.  According to an order filed Thursday, the city council and Mayor Jacob Frey are ordered to "immediately take any and all necessary action to ensure that they fund a police force."  Residents file lawsuit against Minneapolis over decreased police staffing levels Some are calling it an "exodus" as more officers within the Minneapolis Police Department look to take medical leave or leave the ...