Minnesota Officials Slam FBI Over Lack of Cooperation
Officials in Minnesota are frustrated as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) refuses to cooperate with their probe into the death of Alex Pretti. The 37-year-old nurse was shot by US Customs and Border Protection agents during a Minneapolis protest on January 24.
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State vs. Federal Tensions
Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has accused the FBI of withholding crucial information and evidence from their investigation. BCA Superintendent Drew Evans labeled the FBI's stance as "concerning and unprecedented." The FBI has yet to respond to these allegations.
Call for Joint Investigation
The BCA expressed a willingness to conduct a joint investigation with federal authorities, emphasizing their commitment to thorough and transparent probes despite limited access to key evidence. Pretti’s family also advocates for a joint state and federal investigation, emphasizing justice and accountability.
Civil Rights Inquiry
The Department of Justice launched a separate civil rights investigation into Pretti's death in January. Meanwhile, the BCA is also reviewing other incidents, including the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents and an injury to a Venezuelan national during a car chase.
Operation Metro Surge Aftermath
The FBI's reluctance comes amid tensions from Operation Metro Surge, an immigration crackdown initiated by the Trump administration. This operation sparked national protests against President Trump’s immigration policies and ICE tactics.
Local Impact and Reaction
The crackdown led to over 4,000 arrests of undocumented immigrants, with claims of arresting individuals convicted of serious crimes. Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz criticized the operation, citing "deep damage, generational trauma, and many unanswered questions" in its wake.
As state and federal entities remain at odds, the call for cooperation grows louder, raising questions about transparency and justice in the wake of contentious immigration policies.
Key Takeaways
Minnesota accuses FBI of withholding information in Alex Pretti case.
Calls for joint investigations stress need for transparency and justice.
Operation Metro Surge leaves a lasting impact and sparks controversy.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 17 Feb 2026