Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced an investigation into the conduct of federal immigration officers, including Greg Bovino, during a recent enforcement operation in Minnesota. The investigation, launched on Monday, is reviewing 17 cases, including the use of a smoke canister against protesters and the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in January. Moriarty's office is also investigating an incident where chemical irritants were deployed near a high school. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that federal officers are immune from state prosecution. Bovino, known for aggressive tactics in past immigration crackdowns, was removed from his leading role in the Minnesota operation after the two fatal shootings.

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