Democrats to expand probes into fatal federal immigration raids

Following the November 2026 elections, Democratic lawmakers are preparing to broaden congressional investigations into the deaths of two Minneapolis residents killed by federal agents earlier this year. The planned inquiries focus on the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a federal operation known as Operation Metro Surge.

Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot on Jan. 7, 2026, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross. Weeks later, on Jan. 24, 2026, 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, was killed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Raymundo Gutierrez and Jesus Ochoa.

The deaths occurred during a federal enforcement effort that local leaders characterized as a siege, leading to significant friction between Minneapolis officials and the federal government. State prosecutors and the families of the deceased have engaged in ongoing legal challenges regarding access to evidence, including body camera footage, which state authorities have alleged was withheld by federal officials.

Civil lawsuits related to the incidents name several high-ranking federal officials from the Trump administration, including former Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and former Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino.

The families of the victims continue to seek accountability for the events of last winter. Donna Ganger, the mother of Renee Good, stated that her family struggles daily with the loss, while her son, Brent Ganger, expressed that the incident highlighted significant concerns regarding the actions of federal immigration agents.