Trump Officials Interfered in Pretti and Good Homicide Probes, Levied False Terrorism Charges
NEWS & RESEARCH
The Trump administration obstructed Minnesota state investigations into the fatal ICE shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti. DHS officials blocked access to evidence, prompting local authorities to secure a court order to prevent federal agents from destroying records. Despite a lack of evidence, Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller labeled both victims "domestic terrorists," with Miller specifically claiming Pretti intended to "massacre law enforcement."
SOURCES: New York Times | Axios | USA Today
ANALYSIS & OPINION
Independent video analyses contradict the administration’s account of both shootings. White House correspondent Peter Baker noted that officials "advanced one-sided narratives to justify the killings and demonize the victims." Additionally, several Republican lawmakers have distanced themselves from the President's rhetoric, calling for "transparent" investigations.
SOURCES: Editorial: New York Times | Analysis: New York Times | TIME
HOW TO FIX IT
Federal Action:
Abolish Qualified Immunity: Pass the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act to allow citizens to sue federal officers for civil rights violations.
Codify Bivens: Pass the Bivens Act, to guarantee the right to sue federal agents for constitutional breaches.
Defund Over-Spending: Rescind the $170 billion supplemental bonus granted to DHS in July 2025 and reduce FY 2025 funding.
Regulate Use of Force: Enact the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act to mandate strict accountability and transparency for ICE agents.
Support State Oversight: Back Minnesota’s lawsuit for evidence access to ensure independent investigations into federal killings.
State Action:
Terminate Cooperation: End all local cooperation agreements and "sanctuary" bans involving ICE or DHS.
Protect Sensitive Spaces: Enact policies barring ICE from schools, hospitals, courts, and religious institutions.
Legislation: S.3625 - Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026 | H.R.6091 - Bivens Act of 2025 | S.3683 - Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
