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Minnesota Sues Feds for Evidence in Shooting Cases

3/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit to obtain evidence related to the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers.
Moriarty said the federal government has failed to cooperate, undermining transparency and prompting state investigations.
The lawsuit also seeks evidence from the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, wounded by a federal agent.
Federal prosecutors dropped charges in Sosa-Celis's case, while a perjury investigation into immigration officers continues.

History

Historical Context

The FBI's COINTELPRO program, active from 1956 until its exposure in 1971, aimed to surveil and disrupt civil rights groups, notably the Black Panthers. Following the program's revelation by the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI, public outcry led to demands for accountability and transparency. The ongoing Minnesota lawsuit reflects this historical struggle, highlighting the need for oversight in federal law enforcement actions today.

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Story summary

Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit to obtain evidence related to the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers.
Moriarty said the federal government has failed to cooperate, undermining transparency and prompting state investigations.
The lawsuit also seeks evidence from the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, wounded by a federal agent.
Federal prosecutors dropped charges in Sosa-Celis's case, while a perjury investigation into immigration officers continues.

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