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Minnesota Sues Federal Agencies Over Withheld Shooting Evidence

3/27/2026

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Minnesota filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to obtain evidence about three shootings by DHS agents during Operation Metro Surge, arguing authorities unlawfully withheld evidence.
The suit underscores tensions over state-federal cooperation and transparency.
Separately, concerns have emerged that the DOJ could use voter registration data for immigration enforcement, raising questions about transparency and intentions in court.

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Minnesota filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to obtain evidence about three shootings by DHS agents during Operation Metro Surge, arguing authorities unlawfully withheld evidence.
The suit underscores tensions over state-federal cooperation and transparency.
Separately, concerns have emerged that the DOJ could use voter registration data for immigration enforcement, raising questions about transparency and intentions in court.