Justice Department Sidesteps Civil Rights Probe in Minnesota ICE Shooting, Raising Alarms

In a surprising move that contradicts longstanding federal practices, the Justice Department announced it sees no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. This abrupt decision—before a full investigation has unfolded—raises serious questions about accountability and respect for the rule of law that every American deserves. Why Is the Justice Department Closing Doors Before Investigations Are Complete? The Civil Rights Division, historically swift to investigate law enforcement shootings involving civilians, was sidelined from probing Ms. Good’s death. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche bluntly...