Federal Justice Department Slams Door on Civil Rights Probe into Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Saying No Basis Exists.
The US Department of Justice has released a statement indicating that it has no basis for launching a civil rights investigation into the recent Minneapolis ICE shooting. The move comes as tensions surrounding the Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in March continue to escalate.
The Minnesota House delegation strongly condemned the decision, labeling it "a significant departure from decades of bipartisan humanitarian policy." In a statement released earlier this week, they argued that ending TPS does not change the harsh realities faced by refugees abroad but instead creates fear among families, disrupts communities, and undermines public trust.
The lawmakers emphasized their solidarity with Somali Minnesotans and all communities affected by the termination of TPS. They unequivocally opposed immigration policies that separate families, destabilize communities, and erode faith in government institutions.
With the federal investigation seemingly shut down, the Minneapolis community is left grappling with the implications of the ICE shooting. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability from those involved. As tensions continue to simmer, one thing is clear: the fate of Somali refugees in Minnesota hangs precariously in the balance.
The US Department of Justice has released a statement indicating that it has no basis for launching a civil rights investigation into the recent Minneapolis ICE shooting. The move comes as tensions surrounding the Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in March continue to escalate.
The Minnesota House delegation strongly condemned the decision, labeling it "a significant departure from decades of bipartisan humanitarian policy." In a statement released earlier this week, they argued that ending TPS does not change the harsh realities faced by refugees abroad but instead creates fear among families, disrupts communities, and undermines public trust.
The lawmakers emphasized their solidarity with Somali Minnesotans and all communities affected by the termination of TPS. They unequivocally opposed immigration policies that separate families, destabilize communities, and erode faith in government institutions.
With the federal investigation seemingly shut down, the Minneapolis community is left grappling with the implications of the ICE shooting. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability from those involved. As tensions continue to simmer, one thing is clear: the fate of Somali refugees in Minnesota hangs precariously in the balance.
The DOJ just shuts down an investigation into a potentially traumatic event for the Somali community and suddenly the decision to end TPS comes into play? It's like they're trying to deflect attention from ICE's poor response. I'm not buying it. The Minnesota delegation is right on point - this isn't about humanitarian policy, it's about using politics as a wedge issue to control immigrant populations. And let's be real, the federal gov doesn't care about accountability; that's what makes this whole thing so disturbing 
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TPS may not change much for refugees overseas, but it does create fear and disruption here in the States. And now the DOJ is just basically saying "eh, no problem"? 
that's not how justice works.
What about the families who were torn apart, the communities that are being destabilized... it's not like these things just magically disappear. And now with the investigation closed, it feels like the justice system is kinda... broken 
. I mean, what's next? Are we just gonna let this slide and move on? 
they're basically saying that there's no wrongdoing, but it feels like they're ignoring the elephant in the room - families torn apart, communities destroyed, and refugees living in fear. this decision to shut down the investigation only adds fuel to the fire and makes me wonder if anyone is really holding those responsible accountable. 
and it's not just about that one incident it's about the whole TPS situation and how it's affecting people's lives. I have a friend who's Somali and her family is actually from Minnesota so this hits close to home for me 
i feel like we need more transparency and accountability here ASAP 
it's not like they can just sweep this under the rug and expect everything to go back to normal 
we should be making sure that everyone involved is held to some level of responsibility 
This news just breaks my heart man... I mean, a civil rights probe was shut down like that? It's so sad for the Somali community in Minneapolis, especially with TPS being terminated and families getting torn apart 
. The fact that the DOJ just shrugged it off says a lot about how politics is winning over people's lives. And now the community is left dealing with this toxic situation without any real justice or accountability 
. It's like, what even is the point of having laws if they're just gonna be ignored? I'm all for ending TPS on a humanitarian basis, but not at the cost of people's lives and dignity 
. We need to keep pushing for transparency and accountability from our leaders, especially when it comes to law enforcement actions that have a direct impact on people's lives 
. The Minnesota lawmakers are right on the money in their condemnation of this decision – we need more bipartisan support for policies that actually help communities, not just push them further apart 
️...they're speakin truth to power and demandin accountability for those ICE agents who opened fire 
. its not just about Somali refugees either, this is about families bein torn apart and communities feelin unsafe 
. i'm low-key hyped that ppl are holdin their elected reps accountable tho 
...this might be a wake-up call for some folks who think they can just sweep this stuff under the rug 