Fatal Encounters Show Immigration Officials' Impunity, Activists Say
Activists cite the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and two killings in San Diego as part of a pattern of questioned claims and evidence handling by immigration officials.
Jan 2026Minneapolis, MN
Activists point to fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officials in Minneapolis and two killings in San Diego under CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott's watch. The incidents share similarities including victims' positions when attacked, officials' claims of aggression later questioned, and CBP's involvement in evidence handling. Activists note patterns they have identified in federal law enforcement investigations.
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- What Happens To Border Patrol Officials After They Harm Migrants?
NPR·Sep 27, 2021·archived copy
- Biden Says Border Agents Will Be Held Accountable For Misconduct. A Critic Has Doubts
NPR·Sep 28, 2021·archived copy
- Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold
Associated Press·Oct 15, 2024·archived copy
- From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Advocates Say
Capital & Main·Mar 2, 2026·archived copy
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