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DOJ's Civil Rights Strategy Faces Backlash Amid Shootings

2/1/2026

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faces criticism over the DOJ's handling of civil rights investigations into Minnesota's shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
The DOJ has resisted calls for accountability, adopting a strategy aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach, triggering backlash even among Trump's allies.
Blanche confirmed ongoing internal inquiries into the shootings, with no commitment to further investigations.

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faces criticism over the DOJ's handling of civil rights investigations into Minnesota's shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
The DOJ has resisted calls for accountability, adopting a strategy aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach, triggering backlash even among Trump's allies.
Blanche confirmed ongoing internal inquiries into the shootings, with no commitment to further investigations.