US Justice Department opens civil rights probe into killing of Alex Pretti

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 30, 2026 at 07:38 PM

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The US Justice Department has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the January 24th shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by Border Patrol officers. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the probe, stating the department will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. While Blanche didn't specify the reason for investigating Pretti's death, he noted that such investigations aren't automatic and require specific circumstances. He contrasted this with the January 7th death of Renee Good, where a similar probe was deemed unwarranted. A lawyer representing Pretti's parents expressed the family's desire for a fair and impartial investigation into their son's death.

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Donald Trump 40% Civil Rights Division 40% Steve Schleicher 40% Renee Good 50% Immigration and Customs Enforcement 50% Minneapolis ×260% Border Patrol 60% Todd Blanche ×470% US Justice Department ×280% Alex Pretti ×590%

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