Summary
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from destroying or changing evidence related to a shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. This decision is part of a larger conflict about state investigations of federal agents who use deadly force. The federal agents’ actions have created tension with local Minnesota officials.
Key Facts
- A federal judge ordered federal agencies not to destroy or change evidence in a shooting case in Minneapolis.
- The order aims to allow Minnesota to investigate the actions of federal agents.
- This is the second time in a month that federal agents have stopped local police in Minnesota from investigating similar cases.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz supports the investigation and criticized federal accounts of the shooting.
- The victim, Alex Pretti, was shown in videos recording agents with his phone and possibly helping a person.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed Pretti had a gun, though videos do not show this.
- Pretti's family disputes federal claims, calling them false and damaging.
- Local police requested a court order because they allege federal officials improperly handled evidence.
