Parents of Alex Pretti Demand Justice Nine Months After ICE Killing

The parents, who traveled from Colorado for a press conference in Minnesota, described their son as a peaceful observer who was not involved in protests. Michael Pretti accused the federal government of executing his son and subsequently slandering his character to cover up the incident. The family’s lawyer, Steven L. Schleicher, argues that the Justice Department’s continued refusal to share basic evidence violates the federal Crime Victims' Rights Act.

This case is part of a broader standoff between state and federal authorities. Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, have sued the Trump administration for its refusal to cooperate with local investigations into the deaths of Pretti and Renee Good, another U.S. citizen killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. While the federal government maintains that state prosecutors lack jurisdiction over its officers, local investigators continue to seek access to officer cellphones and interview recordings to determine what occurred during the January 2026 shooting.