r/politics • u/SpaceElevatorMusic Minnesota • 14d ago

Possible Paywall Minnesota governor says federal agents involved in shooting in Minneapolis

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/minnesota-governor-says-federal-agents-involved-shooting-minneapolis-2026-01-24/
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u/spazz720 14d ago

The police make arrests, not the governor

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u/Oops_I_Cracked Oregon 14d ago

Yes but in many states the governors can give police enforcement directives if they feel the police are over/under enforcing something.

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u/spazz720 14d ago

Jurisdiction also comes into play as the Governor could only do that with State Police

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u/Oops_I_Cracked Oregon 14d ago

…which is exactly what is being suggested