Minnesota sues federal government for access to evidence in three officer-involved shootings

What are Minnesota officials asking the court to do?

They are asking for a court order requiring the federal government to provide evidence and information tied to the three shootings so state investigators can continue their probes Wenatchee World,CBC News,PBS.org.

Why do state officials say they need the evidence?

Officials say the materials are necessary for Minnesota to independently investigate the shootings and determine whether prosecutions are warranted Wenatchee World,CBS News,POLITICO.

What broader issue does the lawsuit raise?

The case centers on a dispute over whether state authorities can investigate shootings by federal officers and obtain evidence from federal agencies after the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis NYT,Independent,Hill.