US EditionMinnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
Hennepin County is reviewing 17 incidents including use of chemical irritants and fatal shootings during Operation Metro Surge amid limited federal cooperation, officials said.
- On March 2, 2026, Hennepin County launched the TAP portal to gather evidence of alleged federal misconduct during Operation Metro Surge, as announced during a news conference.
- Because the earlier Good and Pretti portal `served its purpose and been closed`, the county responded to federal withholding of case files about their deaths, Moriarty said.
- The TAP team is actively investigating 17 community-submitted incidents, including ICE activity at Roosevelt High School on Jan. 8 and Gregory Kent Bovino’s actions near Mueller Park on Jan. 21–22.
- Facing Supremacy Clause issues, the office states `We will investigate and pursue charging where appropriate, and we'll seek collaboration with local law enforcement wherever and whenever needed`, Moriarty said.
- This is the second portal Hennepin County has launched; `There are many victims whose stories need to be told`, Mary Moriarty said, and evidence can be submitted via the Hennepin County Attorney's website as they coordinate with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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