Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney, is in the news over federal investigations into immigration tactics and law enforcement conduct in Minnesota.
As of February 2026, the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement in Minneapolis has sparked nationwide protests following the deaths of two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, shot by federal agents. ICE has shifted to targeting immigrants with criminal histories and reduced agent presence in Minneapolis, amid ongoing legal challenges and political debate over enforcement tactics.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security faces a government shutdown over funding disputes, with Democrats demanding reforms to ICE following fatal shootings in Minneapolis. Congressional hearings are underway to investigate use of force by federal immigration agents amid protests and political tension.