Latest on the Renee Good & Alex Pretti Case — February 10, 2026

Federal Civil Rights Investigation Expands

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident shot and killed by federal immigration agents on January 24. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the FBI will now lead the probe, with Homeland Security Investigations supporting the effort. Officials say the review will examine “everything that would shed light” on the incident and events leading up to it. However, the DOJ has not opened a similar civil rights investigation into the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, even as controversy continues around that case.

Political Pressure and Congressional Calls

Lawmakers from both parties are intensifying pressure on top immigration officials. House Homeland Security leaders have called for DHS leadership to testify on Capitol Hill about the Minneapolis shootings and federal enforcement tactics under Operation Metro Surge. Critics argue that federal responses to protests following the shootings have been heavy-handed and politically divisive.

Protests and Public Reaction Continue

Public demonstrations and vigils remain active nationwide. Citizens in Lynchburg, Virginia, marched this week in a “PRETTI GOOD Trouble March,” honoring both victims and demanding accountability from federal authorities.

Calls for Independent Investigations

Civil rights and law enforcement advocacy groups argue that the DOJ’s internal civil rights probe — particularly limited to Pretti’s case — is insufficient. Organizations such as the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) are pushing for completely independent, transparent investigations into both shootings, warning that federal agents investigating their own agencies erodes public trust.

Ongoing Debate Over Federal Enforcement

The incidents have sparked nationwide political debate. While President Trump has publicly stated the deaths “should not have happened,” he has also defended federal law enforcement actions overall. Opponents continue to spotlight the events as evidence of problematic immigration enforcement and federal overreach, fueling legislative efforts in several states to impose new limits on federal agent authority.