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ICE Murders Second Civilian in Broad Daylight in Continued Violent Occupation of Minnesota

Posted on Jan 26 2026

Last weekend, in their continued campaign of terror across the state, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) murdered another civilian, south Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti. The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) condemns the second known fatal ICE shooting of a local community member this year. Both Pretti and Renee Good were murdered by the government for defending their neighbors against ICE violence in Minneapolis. ILCM also condemns the underlying violence of government surveillance, harassment, detention, and deportation of immigrants that preceded these execution-style murders and continues today. 

ICE has occupied Minnesota for almost two months, now. They have brought sheer terror to neighborhoods across the state, breaking down doors, arresting people in hospitals, tear gassing students, racially profiling and abducting people of color, and threatening anyone who stands in their way. This horror and violence may be new to some, but marginalized communities have experienced it since the founding of this country. The recent ICE murders of two Minnesotans exist in a long string of government killings of immigrants and people of color as part of a slow government campaign of ethnic cleansing that is now on our doorsteps. 

Communities across Minnesota have banded together to help vulnerable neighbors and bear witness to the ongoing horrors. ILCM encourages people to connect with those around them and donate to local direct assistance funds. We are stronger together. 

 

If you personally witness ICE activity, report to any of these three rapid response lines:  

• Immigrant Defense Network: 612-255-3112  

• Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee: miracmn@gmail.com   

• Monarca Rapid Response Line: 612-441-2881 (not for live response, only call with identifying information about an immigrant abductee) 

Note: Consider joining neighborhood/community-level networks for faster local response. 

 

When documenting, practice providing information using SALUTE format:
Size: How many people and/or vehicles are present? 
Activity: What specifically are they doing? 
Location: Address, nearby cross streets, or landmarks 
Uniform: What are they wearing or what identification do they have? 
Time: Date and time observed 
Equipment: What weapons or devices are they carrying?  

 

If an immigrant is detained by ICE, call the ILCM Detention Line (651) 641-1011 Monday-Thursday 1-3pm. 

For immigrants detained by ICE or immigrants preparing for possible detention, please use these additional resources: http://bit.ly/ProtectingMinnesotans  

For general immigration legal services and referrals, call or text CAIR-MN at (612) 206-3360. 
 
For protest arrestee legal support, contact National Lawyers Guild Minnesota: (612) 444-2654.  To locate a citizen who was arrested, check Hennepin and Ramsey County jail rosters on county websites. Have a safety plan for if you are detained. It is also critical that you receive sound criminal and/or immigration legal advice. Do not speak to ICE or law enforcement without a lawyer. Do not sign anything without a lawyer. 

For evidence of abuses or excessive use of force against immigrants, please email information to info@monarcamn.org  

For evidence of abuses or excessive use of force against citizens, use the ACLU form or the MN Attorney General’s Federal Action Reporting Form.