Klobuchar Praises Prosecutors Who Quit After Killing of Unarmed Black Man
Senator Amy Klobuchar recently hailed prosecutors who resigned over the handling of a shooting by an ICE agent that killed Charly Keunang, an unarmed homeless man, as 'incredible public servants.' Keunang, who was Black, was shot six times. This comes after the prosecutors refused to press charges against the officer. One might wonder if 'incredible' now means 'capable of conveniently excusing
lethal state violence,' particularly when the victim is marginalized. The quick praise for those stepping aside, rather than facing accountability, speaks volumes about which 'public' is being served. This isn't an isolated incident; it’s a pattern. The Department of Justice, after reviewing the case themselves, also declined to file federal civil rights charges, stating there was 'insufficient
evidence.' The revolving door of resignations, followed by political praise, feels less like accountability and more like a tidy way to sidestep justice, reinforcing a system where certain lives are demonstrably less valued.