WHOA! Minnesota Might Actually CHARGE The ICE Shooter?! And Trump Can't Stop It?!
Hold up! An ICE officer shot someone in Minneapolis, and now Minnesota is asking if state laws were broken. Can a state really charge a federal agent? And *what* about a presidential pardon?!
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WTF Just Happened?!
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis during a federal operation. Seriously? Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara immediately went, "Hold up, did they break Minnesota state law?!" The state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is now actually investigating this shooting to find out. Like, for real!
Wait, HOW Did This Happen?
You’d think federal agents have total immunity, right? Like a 'get out of jail free' card? WRONG. That protection only applies if their actions were "authorized under federal law" AND "necessary and proper" for their duties.
If they go rogue, violate federal law, or use unreasonable force, states can absolutely step in. So, if this ICE agent's actions weren't justified, Minnesota could be coming for them!
Are We Serious Right Now?
Okay, so federal officers can *actually* be prosecuted by states for on-duty actions?! This cannot be real! But it is! Take the Ruby Ridge incident: an FBI sniper shot an unarmed woman, and an Idaho prosecutor pursued involuntary manslaughter charges. Federal courts even allowed it to proceed!
Back in 1906, the Supreme Court let state charges against two federal soldiers who killed a man go forward if their force wasn't justified.
"it could not reasonably be claimed that the fatal shot was fired in the performance of a duty imposed by the Federal law,"the court concluded. What constitutes "unreasonable force" for a federal agent? This is wild!
💡 Why This Is a Big Deal (Unfortunately)
This isn't just legal mumbo jumbo; it's about ACCOUNTABILITY when federal agents use deadly force! If Minnesota can successfully prosecute, it sends a massive signal: federal badges don't grant absolute immunity. This could drastically change how federal agencies operate in states, forcing them to be way more careful.
It's a huge precedent for civilian protection against potential overreach. What if it prevents another tragedy? Or does it just make everything more complicated?!
So… What Happens Now?
Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is on it. If state law violations are found, charges are possible. The case would likely move to federal court, with the officer claiming immunity.
But here's the ultimate kicker: President Trump, as of late 2025, cannot pardon state crimes! So, if Minnesota gets a conviction, it STICKS. Everyone's watching to see if justice prevails! This could be insane!
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