Minnesota Launches Investigations into Federal Immigration Officers' Actions

Thu Apr 16 2026 23:02:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Amid escalating tensions surrounding immigration enforcement, Minnesota probes the actions of federal officers during the Trump administration, focusing on several controversial incidents.

In a historic move, Minnesota has initiated investigations into the activities of federal immigration officers amid allegations of misconduct during past enforcement actions. The recent lawsuits and ongoing probes into specific incidents signal a critical examination of federal authority in local immigration matters. Key cases involve violent encounters leading to civilian casualties, raising questions about the use of force and agency accountability.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has launched investigations into the actions of several federal law enforcement officers during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

On Thursday, Hennepin County announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of pointing his gun at a motorist and passenger on a Minneapolis highway. Local officials stated that the warrant for Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.'s arrest is the first of its kind against an officer involved in the crackdown in Minnesota.

The government has argued that Minnesota prosecutors lack jurisdiction to investigate federal officers. However, last month, Minnesota sued the federal administration for access to evidence regarding investigations of three shootings, including two that resulted in fatalities.

Significant Case Developments

Alex Pretti

Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was fatally shot by federal officers during a protest in January. The administrative claims that shots were fired defensively have been contradicted by video evidence.

The FBI is currently conducting a civil rights investigation into the shooting.

Renee Good

Good, a 37-year-old mother, was killed when ICE officers shot at her SUV as she attempted to leave the scene where she was honking her horn. The circumstances surrounding this incident are also under investigation.

Other Cases

Numerous other incidents involving federal officers are being reviewed, including the controversial arrest of Hmong American ChongLy “Scott” Thao. Local officials are conducting further inquiries into possibly illegal actions taken by federal agents in multiple high-profile cases.