Trump and Minnesota feud impacts ICE shooting investigation : NPR
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Key Points:
- The FBI has taken sole control of the investigation into Renee Macklin Good's killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, prompting concerns from Minnesota officials who sought a joint inquiry for fairness and transparency.
- Minnesota authorities have been denied access to key evidence by the FBI, complicating the state's ability to conduct its own investigation and raising fears about public trust and accountability.
- Legal experts warn that the lack of cooperation between federal and state agencies is unusual, potentially undermining both investigations and fueling public skepticism about the handling of the case.
- The Trump administration has argued Minnesota lacks jurisdiction over the case, while state officials emphasize their legal authority to investigate possible violations of state law despite the federal nature of the shooting.
- The situation highlights broader concerns about federal agencies sidelining
