"The longstanding practice of cooperation and evidence-sharing between federal and Minnesota law enforcement authorities broke down during DHS's Operation Metro Surge, adding that this partnership abruptly ended once federal leadership became involved."
"The texts provide new insight on a breakdown in communication between the two agencies that eventually contributed to the BCA, Hennepin County Attorney, and the state of Minnesota filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice."
On January 7, federal immigration officer Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension requested access to the crime scene evidence from the FBI, but received no response for two days. The FBI later stated it would lead the investigation, denying the BCA access to necessary materials. This breakdown in communication led to a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice for access to evidence related to multiple shootings involving federal agents.
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