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Use Of Force

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justice21 hours ago•2 min saved

Court orders full federal records released in Renee Good shooting case

A Minnesota judge has ordered several federal agencies to provide unredacted evidence related to the January shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, including training files, use-of-force policies, statements by the agent, witness and office statements, medical and mental health records, cell phone data, and body-camera/video footage from before and after the incident. The agencies — the US Attorney’s Office, DOJ, DHS, ICE, and ERO — must turn over these materials by May 1, with the judge later determining how disclosures should be made to Muñoz-Guatemala, the undocumented immigrant who attacked the agent during a separate arrest and was convicted in 2025.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#ice #judge #justice

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Minnesota probes federal officers over Metro Surge crackdown, eyeing potential charges

A Minnesota prosecutor is reviewing 17 cases, including alleged misconduct by federal agents like Greg Bovino during Operation Metro Surge, with potential charges in Hennepin County — spanning protests, crowd-control tactics, and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti — while DHS defends federal immunity and Moriarty seeks evidence, possibly suing to obtain it.

via The Guardian|

#federal-officers #immigration-enforcement #metro-surge

world1 month ago•13 min saved

Trump’s War Playbook: Ambiguity as Strategy

Richard Fontaine argues that Trump’s approach to war abandons the Powell Doctrine’s emphasis on clear objectives, exit strategies, and broad public authorization in favor of ambiguity, surprise, and limited, flexible force to gain leverage—from Iran to Venezuela. While this can yield quick gains and avoid protracted quagmires, it risks unclear end-states, escalation, and a dangerous aftermath if regime change proves unachievable or if the United States must own the consequences.

via Foreign Affairs|

#foreign-policy #powell-doctrine #regime-change

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

New FOIA records reveal fatal Texas shooting by federal immigration agent

Newly released ICE records via FOIA show Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was shot and killed by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in South Padre Island, Texas, during a late-night traffic stop tied to an immigration enforcement operation. DHS says the driver intentionally struck an HSI agent, prompting another agent to fire; the passenger was taken into custody. The incident, not publicly disclosed for months, is part of a broader pattern with at least six fatal shootings by federal officers linked to immigration enforcement since Trump began the crackdown. The Texas Rangers continue their investigation, and Martinez’s mother says videos may contradict the official account.

via The Guardian|

#dhs #hsi #immigration

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Democrats push 10-point ICE reform plan in DHS funding standoff

Democrats unveiled a 10-point package to rein in ICE as they threaten to block DHS funding without GOP-backed reforms, including warrants for targeted enforcement, no masks, visible IDs, protections for sensitive locations, bans on racial profiling, strengthened use-of-force rules, state/local oversight, detainee safeguards and access to counsel, body cameras, and stricter uniform standards—set against a backdrop of fatal shootings by federal agents and a looming funding deadline.

via The Guardian|

#dhs #ice #immigration

politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Brothers of Renee Good urge Congress to act on DHS use of force

Luke and Brent Ganger, brothers of Renee Good who was killed by a DHS officer, urged Congress to take action after testifying at a bicameral public forum on the disproportionate use of force by DHS agents on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers and witnesses discussing policy changes and accountability.

via apnews.com|

#capitol-hill #congress #dhs

crime2 months ago•4 min saved

DHS Officers Named in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting of Alex Pretti

Government records identify Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez as the officers who fatally shot Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti; DHS says two agents fired but it’s unclear whether one or both struck him, while bystander videos appear to contradict the agency’s narrative. Pretti was killed during an arrest attempt and was a legally armed resident. A congressional forum on DHS tactics is planned, with witnesses including relatives of affected individuals and policing experts.

via kare11.com|

#alex-pretti #border-patrol #bystander-video

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Grief and anger push for sweeping reforms to DHS after ICE violence

Democratic lawmakers hosted an informal forum to spotlight violent use of force by DHS agents, hearing testimonies from Renee Good’s family and other witnesses about shootings and aggressive arrests. They urged reforms—body-worn cameras, officer identification, rigorous use‑of‑force training, independent investigations, and easier avenues for civil lawsuits—and called for a broad overhaul of DHS before Congress considers more funding. The event, led by Rep. Garcia and Sen. Blumenthal, was not an official hearing due to GOP opposition.

via Los Angeles Times|

#accountability #dhs #ice

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Portland tear-gas clash prompts court bid to curb federal force

Protesters suing the federal government ask U.S. District Judge Michael Simon to limit federal agents’ use of chemical munitions on peaceful demonstrators around the ICE building in Portland after weekend clashes, including effects on children and the elderly. The ACLU argues a pattern of force, while DHS policy defenses cite warnings and nonviolent scenarios; witnesses allege warnings were not given. A three-day hearing on the case is set for March 2.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#aclu #ice #politics

local2 months ago•1 min saved

Arivaca Border Patrol Shooting Prompts Use-of-Force Probe

Border Patrol agents shot a suspect during a pursuit in Arivaca, AZ, after the car failed to yield in a suspected human-smuggling case. The 34-year-old Patrick Gary Schlegel of Sahuarita was wounded and hospitalized; PCSD says the incident will be investigated as a use-of-force case involving federal agents, with involvement from multiple agencies as the investigation continues.

via fox10phoenix.com|

#arivaca #border-patrol #local

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

CBP Delivers Self-Answered Q&A to Congress on Minneapolis Shooting

CBP sent Congress a self-drafted Q&A about the January 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, answering some questions and deferring others to DHS and investigating agencies, as lawmakers pressed for a mandated death notification. The move followed criticism over lack of transparency, and the agency later provided the death-in-custody report detailing the sequence of events, including OC spray deployment and agents’ gunfire, in a context of broader calls to reform DHS use-of-force policies.

via The Intercept|

#alex-pretti #cbp #congressional-oversight

national2 months ago•1 min saved

Minnesota Border Patrol Shakeup as Bovino and Several Agents Exit

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is due to leave Minnesota as several agents depart after leading Operation Metro Surge. Bovino drew criticism for publicly claiming that Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by agents, intended to cause “maximum damage,” a claim not supported by public video and reports. Investigations note a handgun and second magazine were found on Pretti; he had no criminal record and possessed a lawful permit, with some video angles suggesting an agent disarmed him before the shooting.

via kstp.com|

#alex-pretti #border-patrol #minneapolis

national2 months ago•4 min saved

Pepper-Spray Incident Deepens Outrage Over Minnesota Immigration Sweep

Images of a Border Patrol agent pepper-spraying a man who was being pinned by fellow officers during a Minnesota immigration operation sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from local officials. The incident, captured on video and publicized by protesters and media, has intensified disputes over federal enforcement tactics and the use of force, amid ongoing lawsuits and court rulings that have tried to limit such actions.

via The New York Times|

#border-patrol #immigration #minnesota

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Two Protesters Blinded by Federal 'Less-Lethal' Rounds at Santa Ana ICE Protest

During a Santa Ana anti-ICE protest, a federal officer fired a close-range 'less-lethal' munition that blinded 21-year-old Kaden Rummler and injured 31-year-old Britain Rodriguez; video shows Rummler dragged into a federal building as protesters described the event as peaceful, while DHS use-of-force policy treats neck/head strikes as deadly force, fueling renewed scrutiny of federal crowd-control tactics amid protests tied to a Minneapolis ICE shooting.

via The Guardian|

#ice #less-lethal-munitions #politics

immigration2 months ago•13 min saved

ICE Shootings: The Persistent Gap in Accountability

An investigative piece argues that since 2015 ICE has killed at least 25 people, with virtually no criminal indictments of agents, because self-defense justifications and qualified immunity are routinely accepted and investigations remain opaque or underpublicized. The article highlights patterns such as deadly force in moving-vehicle pursuits, bystander injuries, and sometimes unarmed victims, and notes frequent jurisdictional and prosecutorial hurdles that hamper accountability. It also cites a 2023 GAO review finding outdated DHS use-of-force policies and limited public disclosure of internal reviews, arguing that reforms and independent investigations are needed—the Minneapolis case of Renee Good is used to illustrate broader systemic issues.

via WIRED|

#accountability #ice #immigration