In their letter, the lawmakers warn that these actions undermine public trust and the credibility of institutions, after six prosecutors in Minnesota resigned in protest over what they considered a politically motivated investigation.
Justice or political persecution?
“The apparent political interference in investigative and prosecution decisions undermines the rule of law,” they wrote, while urging the DOJ to listen to career prosecutors and open an independent investigation.
Meanwhile, Senator Padilla continues to push the “Federal Law Enforcement Accountability Act,” an initiative that seeks to give people the right to sue federal agents in civil courts for constitutional abuses, regardless of their immigration status.
Renee Good’s death comes on the heels of that of Alex Pretti, another civilian recently killed by Border Patrol agents (CBP) under similar conditions, which has made Minneapolis the epicenter of protests against what activists call the “illegal militarization” of American cities.
