Minnesota Sues Trump Over Immigration Shootings

0:00Minnesota officials filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday. They want court-ordered access to evidence for their own investigations into three shootings by federal officers. Those include the killings of Renee Good and Alex Priti, plus the wounding of Julio Cesar Sosa, Celis in the thigh. This stems from a massive federal immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area. Thousands of officers arrived as part of a national deportation push. State leaders say the federal side promised cooperation after the operation, but later refused to share key materials. Local reactions have been strong, with protests and widespread concern over the officer's actions. Hennepin County leaders argue they must investigate independently since they lack trust in federal self-reviews. They've collected more than 1,000 public tips through online portals. Meanwhile, the Justice Department launched a civil rights probe into Priti's death, but declined one for Good's case. State officials call this a break from past practices and worry about a new policy of withholding

1:01evidence across the board. The suit ramps up the standoff, pressing for transparency when federal actions affect local communities. Expect this legal fight to shape how states challenge federal operations moving forward. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news.