Summary
The Trump administration decided that federal investigators would lead the investigation into a shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, leaving local investigators out. This decision has led to criticism from some legal experts who feel it might affect public trust and the fairness of the investigation due to lack of cooperation between federal and local authorities.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration removed local investigators from the investigation into the ICE officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis.
- The shooting involved the killing of Renee Nicole Good, sparking political debate about the circumstances.
- Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty expressed concerns about the lack of evidence sharing with local officials.
- The FBI is handling the investigation but has not shared key evidence with local authorities, according to Moriarty.
- President Donald Trump and other top officials have shown support for the ICE officer involved in the shooting.
- The Justice Department attributes the lack of cooperation to remarks by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, expressing skepticism about self-defense claims.
- Critics, including former prosecutors, argue that federal dominance in the investigation challenges the possibility of a fair inquiry.
