Mary Moriarty

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding a delay in the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who is accused of shooting a man in North Minneapolis and lying about it. Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty characterized this delay as unprecedented and political.

Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk advanced through Tuesday’s nonpartisan primary for Hennepin County Attorney, setting up a November race. Frazier took first place with 35.95% of the vote, while Folk brought in 22.86%. The election is framed as potentially serving as a referendum on Mary Moriarty's progressive policies.

The article reports that the Minneapolis Police Department faces a significant budget challenge due to expected overspending while facing a large deficit. Furthermore, six beaches in Minneapolis are closed because of blue-green algae and elevated E. coli levels. Political news included coverage of primary results for Hennepin County Attorney and national attention on candidates in Michigan’s 11th congressional district.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to approve the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who is charged with shooting Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis. Castro remains jailed in Texas with a $200,000 bond while awaiting extradition to face four counts of second-degree assault and one misdemeanor charge.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign extradition papers for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a non-fatal shooting in north Minneapolis.

Vance Boelter will face state charges following the completion of the federal case. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the move to pursue state charges for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers last year.

A Hennepin County man was charged with sexual assaults in 2012 and 2022 after DNA evidence linked him to both cases. Prosecutors identified him through DNA matches, physical descriptions, and vehicle records, leading to his arrest in 2026.

Federal prosecutors transferred evidence, including body camera video and a damaged SUV, to Minnesota investigators probing the January 2024 deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration enforcement protests. The evidence transfer followed months of delays, with federal authorities previously withholding hard drives containing statements and other materials. Legal disputes over jurisdiction persist, as no charges have been filed in the killings.

Minnesota prosecutors announced they obtained evidence from the federal government in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge. The evidence includes body camera footage, officer statements, and a vehicle involved, which the federal government had previously withheld. State authorities and the federal government are engaged in a legal dispute over evidence sharing, with some cooperation now achieved.

Minnesota prosecutors received evidence from the Trump administration in the investigation into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration protests. Federal investigators provided hard drives with statements, body camera footage, and a damaged SUV. The evidence relates to a broader immigration enforcement operation that sparked national outrage.

Minnesota prosecutors obtained previously withheld evidence, including hard drives and physical items like Renee Good’s car, in investigations into the fatal shootings of Good and Alex Pretti during protests against federal immigration enforcement in January. The evidence retrieval followed cooperation with federal partners and addresses prior withholding by officials.

Minnesota prosecutors have obtained previously withheld evidence in the investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration protests. Federal officials had withheld statements, body camera videos, and physical evidence, including Good’s car, leading to calls for transparency and cooperation.

Minnesota prosecutors obtained previously withheld evidence, including hard drives and physical items, in the investigation into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration enforcement protests. Federal officials had delayed sharing statements, body camera videos, and Good’s car, sparking criticism from state officials.

Minnesota prosecutors obtained withheld evidence in the investigation into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration enforcement protests. The evidence includes hard drives, body camera videos, and Good's car, which was previously withheld by federal officials for over half a year.

Federal investigators are sharing evidence related to three shootings by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge, following a lawsuit by Minnesota officials. The evidence includes digital and physical items, enabling Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to review cases involving victims Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Julio Sosa-Celis.

Minnesota's state Conviction Review Unit (CRU) was suspended after the federal government stopped funding it, leaving Hennepin County's Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) as the only entity in the state reviewing claims of wrongful conviction. The shutdown affects about 160 incarcerated individuals seeking review, but Hennepin County can only process cases originating from its jurisdiction.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will not seek reelection in 2025, prompting a race with five candidates emphasizing experience. The candidates debated accountability for federal agents involved in Operation Metro Surge, including cases like the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis, highlighted differing approaches to prosecuting federal law enforcement and managing the office’s $92.2 million budget.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty filed a motion opposing an ICE agent's request to move his second-degree assault case to federal court. Gregory Morgan, charged with pointing his duty weapon at another vehicle in February, claims he was acting as a federal agent at the time. A federal judge will decide whether the case remains in state court or proceeds to federal court.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Christian Castro, has been charged with second-degree assault and falsifying information after shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. The arrest warrant was issued by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. The incident occurred in January.

A Minnesota prosecutor charged Christian Castro, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, with five counts including second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime over the shooting of Julio César Sosa-Celis. The incident occurred during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. A warrant was issued for Castro's arrest.

A Minnesota prosecutor charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer with second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime in a nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man. The incident occurred during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The officer, Christian Castro, is accused of shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the thigh.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was charged with felony assault after pointing a gun at two individuals during a highway confrontation in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, no charges have been filed in the separate incident involving reporter Savanah Hernandez, who was attacked during an anti-ICE protest.

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway. Prosecutors in Minnesota stated this is the first criminal case against a federal immigration officer involved in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Hennepin County prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with two counts of second-degree aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed his gun at occupants of a vehicle on a Minneapolis highway in February 2026. County Attorney Mary Moriarty called it the first criminal case against a federal immigration officer under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown.

An ICE agent has been charged for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians in Minnesota. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is involved in the case.

Minnesota prosecutors have initiated a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration and federal agencies to hold ICE agents accountable for shootings involving Renee Good, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, and Alex Pretti. The case highlights a legal battle over states' rights versus federal immunity, with the administration refusing to release agent names or cooperate with investigations.