Marimar Martinez is blocked from releasing evidence in her case by what's known as a "protective order." Though standard, her attorney says it's “become an albatross” around her neck and “keeps the en...

The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.

The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.

The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.

The Utah senator called for a “transparent, independent investigation” into the death of Alex Pretti. Sen. John Curtis broke with the Trump administration’s response to the killing of a Minneapolis man by a federal immigration officer, and said Monday he supports bringing in administration officials to testify before Congress over the investigation. The Utah Republican said in a social media post that he didn’t agree with Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s initial assessment of the incident surrounding Pretti’s death on Saturday, which he said “weakened confidence” in the federal government’s handling of the case. “Officials who rush to judgment before all the facts are known undermine public trust and the law-enforcement mission,” Curtis said. “I disagree with Secretary Noem’s premature DHS response, which came before all the facts were known and weakened confidence.” In the immediate aftermath of the incident, in which Pretti was killed in a confrontation with U.S. Border Patrol officers, Noem suggested without evidence that Pretti “arrived at the scene to inflict maximum damage on individuals and to kill law enforcement.” Video of the incident, verified by The New York Times and other media outlets, appears to show Pretti holding a phone in his hands at the time of the incident and did not brandish the weapon he was carrying. Video examined by The Washington Post also appears to show federal agents had disarmed him just moments before he was shot. Curtis said he supports the call from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to bring the heads of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Patrol and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to testify before Congress. In letters sent to the heads of each agency, Paul reiterated Congress’ role in overseeing the use of immigration funds to make sure they, in part, “protect the American people.” “We must have a transparent, independent investigation into the Minnesota shooting, and those responsible — no matter their title — must be held accountable,” Curtis said.

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza and other shots buck changes made by the Trump administration.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Sunday slammed Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter to him urging him to restore the “rule of law” by turning over information about the state’s welfare programs hours…