Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers

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Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
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A Minnesota county attorney may pursue charges against federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area.

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involving teen driver Read full article: Neighbors renew safety concerns after 3 killed, 4 injured in head-on crash on Atlantic Blvd. involving teen driver‘Extremely disturbing and gut-wrenching case’: Man arrested after deputies say dog was sexually abusedFILE - U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks with federal agents outside a convenience store on Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a news conference that her office is already looking into 17 cases, including one where Bovinoat protesters on Jan. 21. Another on Jan. 7 involved federal officers making an arrest outside a high school and deploying chemical irritants while students and staff were in the area.“Make no mistake, we are not afraid of the legal fight, and we are committed to doing this correctly,” Moriarty said. “Operation Metro Surge caused immeasurable harm to our community.” The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Border Patrol, and Bovino did not immediately return a request for comment. Bovino, who emerged as a key figure in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations, is known for bringing aggressive tactics to crackdowns inMoriarty's office has set up an online portal where photos, videos and eyewitness accounts from any point during Operation Metro Surge can be uploaded.federal officers, but Moriarty is making clear that her office is “collecting evidence about all sorts of possible crimes,” said Rachel Moran, a professor of criminal law and policing at University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis. In cases where officers unjustifiably used chemical weapons, threw people to the ground or smashed car windows, Moran said as examples, prosecutors may be investigating assault or property damage. “These would be situations where the state has to determine: Is there evidence that agents acted unlawfully and outside the scope of their authorized duties?” Moran said. “I think agents did illegal things here. I watched it.” Though federal officers conducted immigration enforcement throughout the Twin Cities, Moriarty’s investigation will only focus on incidents in Hennepin county, which includes Minneapolis and many of its suburbs. Her office is also investigating the deaths of Good and Pretti, and she is “confident” they will be able to pursue charges. She said Monday that her office is prepared to sue the federal government to get the evidence she has requested for the investigations if she does not hear from them by Tuesday. “The question is, should we charge in federal court? Do we expect the federal government to obstruct us? I would say they’re already doing that,” Moriarty said.While Moriarty addressed the challenges her office would face in bringing charges against federal agents, she said they are committed to transparency and accountability. Mark Osler, who served as director of the criminal division for a year under Moriarty in 2023 and 2024, said regardless of whether there are charges, he thinks the public can look forward to more clarity. “One of the most important roles that prosecution has … is truth-telling, is to bring to the surface what actually happened at a given time,” said Osler, who is currently a law professor at University of St. Thomas. “We’ll all know more than just what we saw in those initial videos by the time she’s done. I’m confident of that.”Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.News4JAX walks through Jeffrery Epstein's old plane now sitting at a SE GA scrapyardTotal lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red overnight: What to look forMemorial at Patriot Oaks Academy for 12-year-old killed in crash outside schoolJax Beach residents hoping to steer clear from unpermitted events as police stay vigilantCause of mysterious odor in Glynn County still unknown after it sent some students to hospitalWhen will we see rain and how much will we get?Should Waymo & its self-driving robotaxis come to Jacksonville?Crusaders Boys Basketball Preps For 3rd RoundCouncilman calls for president to temporarily step down amid JEA text controversy

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