Following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) expressed condolences and emphasized the need for transparency. The DOC reviewed records after U.S. Border Patrol Chief Bovino stated the operation targeted Jose Huerta-Chuma, revealing Huerta-Chuma has never been in Minnesota DOC custody and has only misdemeanor-level traffic offenses from over a decade ago. The DOC also refuted claims that the state refuses to cooperate with ICE, clarifying that they do cooperate and pointing to confirmations from ICE officials. The DOC has launched a dedicated webpage to provide accurate information and will continue to correct the record and share verified information.
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MN DOC Rebukes DOJ Lies, Launches Portal Against Disinformation
Following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) expressed condolences and emphasized the need for transparency. The DOC reviewed records after U.S. Border Patrol Chief Bovino stated the operation targeted Jose Huerta-Chuma, revealing Huerta-Chuma has never been in Minnesota DOC custody and has only misdemeanor-level traffic offenses from over a decade ago. The DOC also refuted claims that the state refuses to cooperate with ICE, clarifying that they do cooperate and pointing to confirmations from ICE officials. The DOC has launched a dedicated webpage to provide accurate information and will continue to correct the record and share verified information.
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