"In Minnesota, amid heated protests and immigration raids, federal and state authorities have also been sparring over the investigation into Renee Macklin Good's killing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross. Last week, in an unusual move, the FBI told Minnesota's investigative agency that the bureau will solely lead the inquiry. The decision alarmed Minnesota officials who urged for a joint investigation in the name of fairness and transparency."
"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has argued that Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction" to investigate the shooting. President Trump claimed the FBI was not sharing materials because Minnesota officials were "crooked." The handling of the investigation is the latest rift between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials over the fatal shooting. Legal experts say the move away from a joint investigation marks a shift from how high profile criminal cases are typically handled."
Federal and state authorities in Minnesota are clashing over the investigation into Renee Macklin Good's killing after the FBI told the state's investigative agency it would solely lead the inquiry. Minnesota officials urged a joint investigation for fairness and transparency. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction" to investigate the shooting. President Trump accused Minnesota officials of being "crooked" and said the FBI was withholding materials. Legal experts warned that foregoing a joint investigation departs from typical practice and could harm both federal and state probes. A Portland incident likewise features separate federal and state probes into Border Patrol shootings.
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