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ACJ Mourns the Passing of Alex Pretti
American Citizens for Justice is heartbroken and outraged by the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
These repeated tragedies are not isolated acts of violence but another sign of deep and continuing failures within the Trump administration, Department of Homeland Security and its enforcement agencies.
While Alex Pretti was legally armed and held a license to carry a firearm, all available information indicates that he did not brandish his weapon or threaten any ICE agent. The circumstances surrounding his death demand transparency and a full, independent investigation. There must be truth and accountability for what occurred.
We are deeply troubled by the ongoing pattern of misinformation from DHS officials, and the reported falsification of evidence in similar cases. Such conduct undermines public confidence and distorts justice itself. Border Patrol and ICE agents have repeatedly acted with aggression and impunity, eroding trust among communities that deserve safety and respect.
We stand firmly with the residents of Minneapolis in their grief and their demand for justice. We stand, too, for the rights guaranteed under the First and Second Amendments—rights that belong equally to every person, regardless of background. No government agency should be allowed to infringe on those freedoms through intimidation, abuse, or violence.
American Citizens for Justice calls for a thorough investigation of this killing and for an end to the culture of immunity that shields ICE and other federal agents from accountability. We will continue to advocate for transparency, fairness, and the rule of law—values that must guide every action taken in the name of public safety.
American Citizens for Justice
ACJ Renee Nicole Good Statement
American Citizens for Justice condemns the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota. Her death echoes the murder of George Floyd, a tragedy that once awakened the world to the deadly consequences of unchecked state power. Today, we confront that same violence again—this time reinforced by a political regime that distorts truth to shield cruelty.
Under the Trump administration, ICE has become an even more aggressive instrument of fear. Federal authority is being weaponized to target immigrants, silence dissent, and rewrite the narrative of state violence through falsified media and government propaganda. The attempt to disguise brutality as “law and order” mocks justice and betrays democratic values.
Renee’s death is not an isolated tragedy but part of a long chain of abuse. Dozens have died in ICE detention centers—victims of neglect, medical denial, and systemic dehumanization—while officials hide the evidence behind layers of opacity and misinformation. The government’s refusal to tell the truth perpetuates this violence.
We demand transparency and full accountability connected to Good’s death. ICE and the Trump administration must answer to the people, not to generate propaganda.
This moment calls for unity across all communities—immigrant and native-born—to resist fear, reject manipulated narratives, and defend each other in the face of state intimidation. Together, we must reclaim the truth and demand a nation that values life over control.
The life of those lost by ICE including Renee Nicole Good matter. We honor them by refusing to be deceived, by demanding justice, and by standing united in the fight for accountability, compassion, and truth.
Stand with us in unity,
American Citizens for Justice