Minnesota sues Trump administration over access to evidence from Pretti and Good shootings

Published March 24, 2026 3:47pm ET



The state of Minnesota filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing federal law enforcement agencies of withholding evidence related to three shootings, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. 

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleged that attempts by state officials to gather information and evidence on the shootings have been shut down by the administration, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. 

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