The Minneapolis City Council is set to discuss a potential settlement in the major lawsuit filed by the family of George Floyd, the Black man whose death in police custody last year sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. The lawsuit, filed in July 2020, accuses the city of Minneapolis and four former police officers involved in Floyd's arrest and death of violating Floyd's constitutional rights. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as reforms to the city's police department. The potential settlement comes after months of negotiations between the city and Floyd's family. While the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, it is expected to be one of the largest payouts in a police misconduct case in U.S. history. The settlement, if approved by the City Council, would provide some measure of justice and closure for Floyd's family, who have been advocating for police reform and accountability since his death. It would also send a message to other cities and police departments that they will be held accountable for their actions. However, some activists and community members have expressed concern that a settlement could undermine efforts to hold the police officers involved in Floyd's death criminally accountable. The four officers, Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao, are currently facing trial on charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter. While a settlement would provide financial compensation to Floyd's family, it would not address the systemic issues of police brutality and racial injustice that led to his death. It is important that the City Council also take concrete steps to reform the police department and address the root causes of police violence. The Minneapolis City Council has a responsibility to ensure that justice is served for George Floyd and his family, and to take meaningful action to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future. The potential settlement is a step in the right direction, but it is only one piece of a larger puzzle. We must continue to demand accountability and reform until we achieve true justice for all.