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DOJ Demands Voter Rolls After Minneapolis Shooting Controversy

1/25/2026

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The shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24 prompted U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to demand access to Minnesota’s voter rolls.
Bondi tied the incident to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, criticizing state leaders.
Minnesota officials rejected the DOJ's request as unlawful, saying election-day registration expands participation.
The dispute fits a broader DOJ push for voter data across states facing legal challenges.

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The shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24 prompted U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to demand access to Minnesota’s voter rolls.
Bondi tied the incident to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, criticizing state leaders.
Minnesota officials rejected the DOJ's request as unlawful, saying election-day registration expands participation.
The dispute fits a broader DOJ push for voter data across states facing legal challenges.