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Progressive Prosecutors Unite Against Federal Law Enforcement Overreach

1/28/2026

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Nine progressive prosecutors, including Larry Krasner (Philadelphia) and Mary Moriarty (Minneapolis), formed the Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach to prosecute federal law enforcement officers violating state laws.
This initiative addresses concerns over unlawful actions by federal agents, particularly after two protesters died in Minneapolis due to Department of Homeland Security officers.
The FBI declined to investigate one incident, and state investigators encountered barriers in accessing evidence.
President Donald Trump promised an "honorable and honest investigation" into the second death amid public criticism.

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Story summary

Nine progressive prosecutors, including Larry Krasner (Philadelphia) and Mary Moriarty (Minneapolis), formed the Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach to prosecute federal law enforcement officers violating state laws.
This initiative addresses concerns over unlawful actions by federal agents, particularly after two protesters died in Minneapolis due to Department of Homeland Security officers.
The FBI declined to investigate one incident, and state investigators encountered barriers in accessing evidence.
President Donald Trump promised an "honorable and honest investigation" into the second death amid public criticism.