Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is launching an investigation of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting. Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and author "The Devil Never Sleeps," joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. For a transcript of this story, click here .

Five Facts

• Who is interviewed for this story and what is her background ?


• Why is the Justice Department investigating the law enforcement response to the shooting?


• What are some of the questions the Justice Department review will ask?


• When will the investigation take place?


• How might the investigation provide answers about how official response could have been better?

Focus Questions

What "concrete steps" suggested in this interview do you think make the most sense? What steps do you think would be meaningful that were not suggested? Media literacy: Who do you think would be in the best position to comment on — or report on — what actually happened on the day of the shooting at Robb Elementary?

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Flowers, toys, and other objects to remember the victims of the deadliest U.S. school shooting in nearly a decade resulting in the death of 19 children and two teachers, are seen at a memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. May 30, 2022. Picture taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Veronica G. Cardenas

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