Jonathan Turley Criticizes Minneapolis Mayor's 'Reckless' Rhetoric on ICE Shooting

Mayor's Reckless Rhetoric

• 💡 Jonathan Turley found the Minneapolis mayor's press conference breathtakingly reckless and irresponsible.
• 🎯 The mayor declared the officer guilty of murder without a completed investigation, while a mob was forming.
• ⚠️ Turley criticized the mayor for fueling rage and demanding ICE leave the state, calling it a conflict of interest.

Legal Standards for Use of Force

• ⚖️ The legal standard for excessive force, established in Tennessee versus Garner, is based on the totality of the circumstances.
• 📌 The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that all surrounding circumstances must be considered when evaluating the use of lethal force, as seen in the Barnes case.
• 🔍 Investigations must examine all available videotape, including body camera footage from officers.

Circumstances of the Shooting

• 💥 The incident involved an increasingly violent situation where officers were blocked from their duties.
• 🚗 Videos do not seem to support the mayor's claim that the car was moving away; one video shows an officer in front of the vehicle.
• 🚨 If an officer was in front of the vehicle, it could be a basis for lethal force if their life or others' lives were in imminent danger.

Dangers Faced by ICE Officers

• 🛡️ ICE officers have faced significant threats, including a sniper attack and vehicles attempting to run them over.
• 📈 Reckless rhetoric from officials has contributed to a skyrocketing number of attacks on ICE officers.
• 🚗 A vehicle is considered a weapon, and police are often justified in using lethal force against vehicles in dangerous situations.

Call for Restraint and Investigation

• 🗣️ Turley urged for politicians in Minnesota to exercise restraint and responsibility.
• 🔍 He emphasized the need to review all videos and allow investigations to proceed without prejudgment.
• ✅ The outcome will depend on factors like the vehicle's speed, distance, direction, and whether the driver was ordered to stop.