Judge Blocks Evidence Destruction in Border Patrol Shooting As Minnesota Sues DHS
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In the aftermath of a fatal shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, legal actions are swiftly unfolding. Just a day after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed during an encounter on Saturday, the incident has already sparked multiple court filings and a fresh lawsuit, leading to a temporary restraining order issued by a Minnesota District Court judge.

The situation highlights a growing tension between state and federal authorities. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office have filed a lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, other DHS officials, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel. The 11-page document accuses federal authorities of obstructing the BCA’s investigation into the shooting.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with officials from his office, has signed the complaint on behalf of the BCA and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. The plaintiffs are seeking immediate judicial intervention with a motion for a temporary restraining order to address these concerns promptly.

b) Preliminarily and permanently enjoin Defendants from destroying, altering, or concealing any such evidence;

c) Preliminarily and permanently enjoin Defendants from continuing to deny Plaintiffs access to any such evidence;

d) Award the Plaintiffs their costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees; and

e) Order such other and further relief as this Court deems just and appropriate.

The complaint is signed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (specifically, officials in his office) on behalf of the BCA, as well as the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. In conjunction with the complaint, plaintiffs also filed a motion for TRO, seeking immediate relief. 


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