ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Minnesota sues U.S. agencies for access to evidence in killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

Minnesota’s lawsuit accuses federal agencies of blocking access to key evidence in the shootings, seeking a court order to compel cooperation with state investigations.

Images of Minnesota residents killed by law enforcement, including Renee Good and Alex Pretti, are kept on a fence near a memorial for Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., March 11, 2026. / REUTERS/Tim Evans

Minnesota sued the federal government on March 24, seeking access to evidence in the fatal shootings by federal officers of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and a shooting that injured another man during an immigration enforcement surge in the state, according to a complaint.

The lawsuit against the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security alleges that authorities blocked state investigators from key evidence and information related to the shootings that fueled protests over the administration's presence in the state. 

Also Read: Democrats press Trump officials on immigration enforcement tactics in tense hearing

In late January, following the killing of Alex Pretti, a court granted the state a temporary restraining order barring federal investigators from destroying evidence in the investigation. The restraining order was eventually dissolved by the judge who granted it.

"Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief to set aside Defendants’ unlawful policy of noncooperation and their resulting refusal to comply with the investigative demands ofMinnesota authorities," according to the complaint.

Discover more at New India Abroad.

Comments

Related