A Minnesota federal judge on Feb. 2 dissolved a temporary order that had barred the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from destroying evidence tied to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. The decision lifts the interim restriction and could allow DHS to resume normal evidence-handling related to the matter. The shooting involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and concerns the death of Pretti, a U.S. citizen.
Judge Lifts Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Evidence in Alex Pretti Shooting
Cyclists chant for an end to the ongoing federal immigration enforcement operation during a memorial unity bike ride one week after the death of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection agents, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A Minnesota federal judge on Monday dissolved a temporary order that had barred the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from destroying evidence tied to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The ruling removes the interim restriction that had prevented DHS from disposing of material related to the case, potentially allowing the agency to resume standard evidence-handling procedures while legal proceedings continue.
The matter centers on the death of Pretti and the role of ICE agents in the shooting. Further court actions or filings may clarify next steps in the case. Reporting by Jack Queen and Kanishka Singh for Reuters.
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