Federal Government Halts Sharing Evidence In Minnesota Shooting Investigation

Federal authorities have cut off evidence sharing with Minnesota regarding immigration officer shootings.

Minnesota officials report that federal authorities have ceased sharing crucial investigative evidence regarding the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers. The Trump administration contends that local prosecutors lack jurisdiction to pursue federal personnel, while state authorities express skepticism toward federal self-investigations.

• The disputeFederal authorities argue that state prosecutors lack jurisdiction to investigate federal law enforcement officers.
• State stanceMinnesota officials maintain they cannot rely on the federal government to impartially investigate its own personnel.
• BackgroundThe investigation centers on the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers earlier in the year.