US DoJ opens federal civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

The US Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse fatally shot by immigration officers during protests against immigration raids. The FBI will lead the investigation, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Pretti's death, along with the previous death of Renee Good, occurred amidst increased immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The DoJ's involvement marks a shift from the Trump administration's initial plan for a narrower DHS examination. Protests have continued daily in the Twin Cities following the shootings. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged potential inaccuracies in her initial statements regarding Pretti's death.

The Justice Department has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis on Saturday. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the investigation, stating the DOJ will examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The FBI will now lead the federal probe, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with Homeland Security Investigations providing support. Customs and Border Protection, also part of DHS, is conducting its own internal investigation into the shooting. Pretti's family, through their attorney, seeks a fair and impartial investigation into his death.

The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. The FBI will lead the investigation, with support from the DOJ's Civil Rights Division and Homeland Security Investigations. Pretti, an ICU nurse and US citizen, was shot during a scuffle with two officers, weeks after another fatal shooting by federal officers in the same city. These deaths have sparked protests and criticism, prompting calls for the withdrawal of federal agents from the region. Minnesota officials have requested a federal judge halt Operation Metro Surge, a DHS immigration enforcement initiative. The Trump administration has indicated a potential "de-escalation" in Minnesota, contingent on local cooperation.