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Senate lawmaker criticizes federal actions after ICE-agent charges, backs BCA role and NDA ban for local governments
Summary
Asked about an ICE agent charged in Hennepin County, a Senate lawmaker called federal actions "unforgivable," said the Metro Surge package would involve the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in federal investigations, praised local prosecutors pursuing charges, and expressed support for a ban on local-government NDAs.
Reporters asked the Senate lawmaker about breaking news that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent had been charged in Hennepin County. The lawmaker called the incidents that led to civilian deaths "completely unforgivable" and said the Senate's Metro Surge package would seek to ensure the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension can participate in federal investigations when state residents are harmed by federal agents.
"It feels like a cover up," the lawmaker said, criticizing efforts by the federal administration to block state investigative participation and praising local prosecutors such as Ramsey County Attorney John Choi for pursuing charges.
On transparency, the lawmaker expressed support for a bill to ban nondisclosure agreements for local governments, saying, "Minnesotans should know that, we're not signing agreements and keeping secrets from them." They acknowledged the House faces opposition to the measure but said they hope the Senate will take it up and pass it.
Next steps: the lawmaker said the Metro Surge proposals and the NDA ban remain priorities for the caucus and that specific measures will be considered in committee.
