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politics23 days ago•3 min saved

Minneapolis federal agents to wear body cameras starting now

DHS says federal immigration officers in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras immediately, in response to backlash over two citizens’ deaths during a federal immigration surge; one death (Alex Pretti) has been ruled a homicide and DOJ opened a civil rights investigation. The involved agents wore cameras and are on leave. The program is planned to expand nationwide once funding is available, set against ongoing budget fights and a partial government shutdown.

via BBC|

#body-cameras #civil-rights-investigation #dhs

news-local24 days ago•8 min saved

Border Patrol Duo Identified in Minneapolis Protester Shooting

ProPublica identifies two CBP agents, Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, as the shooters in the Jan. 24 fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti. The agents, part of Operation Metro Surge, have been placed on leave while the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division investigates; the disclosure comes amid days of protests and calls for accountability and ongoing scrutiny of masked federal enforcement in immigration crackdowns.

via KRGV|

#border-patrol #cbp #civil-rights-investigation

politics24 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ probes after two federal officers identified in Minneapolis shooting

ProPublica identified Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez as the two federal officers who shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge; CBP placed the agents on leave as protests grew, and the DOJ Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into the shooting amid scrutiny of immigration enforcement and transparency following a separate fatal incident in the city.

via The Guardian|

#border-patrol #cbp #civil-rights-investigation

national25 days ago•4 min saved

DOJ launches federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the Border Patrol shooting of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, with the FBI leading the probe and DHS providing support; CBP is conducting its own internal inquiry, and it remains unclear whether Minnesota investigators will receive federal evidence. New video footage contradicts the initial claim that Pretti brandished a handgun, and questions linger about what information the federal investigation will share with state authorities and how the case will proceed.

via CNBC|

#border-patrol #civil-rights-investigation #doj

politics26 days ago•5 min saved

US DOJ launches civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting amid Minneapolis protests

The US Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers, with the FBI leading the inquiry after DHS had signaled a narrower review; officials say they will review video and interview witnesses as protests continue outside federal facilities.

via The Guardian|

#alex-pretti #civil-rights-investigation #fbi

politics27 days ago•2 min saved

Minnesota Tests the Fraying Federal-State Power Balance

Minnesota is suing the federal government to obtain evidence in killings by federal immigration agents, illustrating a widening clash over who conducts and controls civil-rights investigations and signaling strains in the long-standing federal-state balance of power.

via The New York Times|

#accountability #civil-rights-investigation #federal-state-relations

politics1 month ago•32 min saved

FBI investigator who launched Minneapolis ICE shooting probe resigns amid bureau shake-up

The FBI agent who initially opened a civil rights probe into the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good has resigned. The probe was reclassified as an assault on an officer, and the FBI reportedly blocked Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from participating, as Director Kash Patel leads a broader purge of agents tied to past investigations amid scrutiny of politicization.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#civil-rights-investigation #fbi #kash-patel

national1 month ago•3 min saved

FBI investigator in Renee Good case resigns amid probe shift

The FBI agent who opened the civil-rights probe into Renee Good’s death by ICE agent Jonathan Ross has resigned; the investigation reportedly shifted from civil rights to an assault inquiry, with the FBI reportedly blocking the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s role, and the case has coincided with DOJ scrutiny and ongoing protests.

via kare11.com|

#civil-rights-investigation #fbi #jonathan-ross

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

FBI Investigates Cross Burning at Couple's Home in South Carolina

FBI agents searched the home of a couple in the Conway area of Horry County, South Carolina, who are accused of burning a cross in their yard. The investigation is focused on allegations of racial discrimination and harassment. The couple has been charged with second-degree harassment, and the NAACP has launched its own investigation into the incident. The FBI is working with local and state partners to thoroughly examine the matter and ensure equality and fairness within the community. South Carolina, one of two states without a hate crime law, is being urged to pass legislation in response to the incident.

via WMBF|

#civil-rights-investigation #crime #cross-burning

education2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Schools Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Antisemitism and Islamophobia

Maize USD 266, a school district in Kansas, has released a statement regarding an ongoing civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. The district has not yet received a copy of the complaint but confirms it was filed in August 2023, referencing an unspecified allegation from March 2023. Maize USD 266 is committed to cooperating fully with the investigation and prioritizes respect, inclusivity, and the safety of all students and employees.

via KWCH|

#civil-rights-investigation #discrimination #education

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges Police 'Sexual Humiliation' in 'Torture Warehouse'

A grandmother is suing the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) after allegedly being "sexually humiliated" inside a "torture warehouse" following a traffic stop. The department is facing multiple lawsuits and a civil rights investigation into the facility, known as the "Brave Cave." Four officers are facing criminal charges related to the investigation. The grandmother claims she was subjected to unnecessary strip and body cavity searches, while another plaintiff alleges he was beaten severely. The facility has been permanently closed, and the department's Street Crimes Unit has been disbanded. The FBI is conducting an independent review of the complaints.

via Fox News|

#baton-rouge-police-department #civil-rights-investigation #crime

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Baton Rouge Police Scandal: Arrested Officers Jeopardize Criminal Cases"

Four officers, including a deputy chief, from the scandal-plagued Baton Rouge Police Department have been arrested and charged with attempting to cover up excessive force during a strip search. The officers were part of a disbanded street crimes unit that ran an obscure warehouse known as the "brave cave," where detainees were allegedly assaulted. The department is under FBI scrutiny, and numerous lawsuits have been filed alleging abuse by the unit. The arrests could jeopardize hundreds of criminal cases, and the district attorney will review each case individually to determine the officers' involvement and if they are necessary for prosecution.

via CBS News|

#baton-rouge-police-department #civil-rights-investigation #cover-up

law-enforcement2 years ago•3 min saved

"FBI Probes Alleged Abuse in Baton Rouge Police Building 'Brave Cave' and Lawsuits Claim Torture Warehouse"

The FBI has initiated a civil rights investigation into allegations of abuse at the Baton Rouge Police Department's warehouse known as the "Brave Cave." Lawsuits claim that drug suspects were assaulted, strip-searched, and sexually humiliated by officers. The city's mayor has ordered the facility closed, the police department has disbanded its street crimes unit, and an officer involved in the allegations has resigned and been arrested. This adds to a series of corruption and misconduct allegations against the Baton Rouge Police Department, which faced scrutiny after the 2016 fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling. The police chief has requested the FBI's review and promised a thorough investigation. Additional lawsuits are expected to be filed as more people come forward with allegations of abuse.

via NPR|

#abuse-allegations #baton-rouge-police-department #brave-cave

law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

"FBI Investigates Alleged Police Abuse at Baton Rouge 'Torture Warehouse'"

The FBI has initiated a civil rights investigation into allegations of police abuse at an obscure warehouse in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, known as the "Brave Cave." Multiple lawsuits have been filed, with victims claiming they were assaulted and subjected to strip searches by police officers. The city's mayor has ordered the closure of the facility, and the police department has disbanded its street crimes unit. The son of a deputy chief, who was at the center of the allegations, has resigned and been arrested. This scandal adds to a series of corruption and misconduct allegations against the Baton Rouge police department, which has faced scrutiny since the fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling in 2016. The FBI's investigation comes after the police chief requested a review of the allegations. Additional lawsuits are expected to be filed as more victims come forward.

via The Guardian US|

#baton-rouge #civil-rights-investigation #fbi

law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

"Feds Investigate Baton Rouge Police Torture Allegations in 'Brave Cave' and 'Torture Warehouse'"

The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of abuse and torture by the Baton Rouge Police Department's Street Crimes Unit at a narcotics processing center known as the "Brave Cave." Multiple lawsuits claim that suspects were mistreated at the facility, including an unlawful strip-search of a grandmother. The police department has requested an independent review and has disbanded the Street Crimes Unit. The investigation is being conducted by the FBI, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Louisiana.

via CBS News|

#baton-rouge #brave-cave #civil-rights-investigation