The U.S. Attorney General and the Justice Department announced Thursday that they have opened a top-to-bottom investigation -- a "pattern or practice investigation" -- into the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department over its use-of-force policies, general policing, and allegations of retaliation against protesters.
The Justice Department is holding its first community meeting Monday night after launching a widespread probe into the Phoenix..
The DOJ will be investigating claims police unlawfully seize and dispose of people's property.
