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Families of Metro Surge victims testify before Congress

Family members of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and a key witness testified before Congress this week, demanding answers about the January shootings by federal immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge.[1]

At the hearing, Good's mother said she voted for Donald Trump and urged his administration to explain what happened.[1] Families and witnesses also pressed lawmakers for full investigations and policy changes to stop future deaths tied to enforcement operations.[1]

Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge in January.[1] A witness, Stella Carlson, testified this week about what she saw during the incidents and the effect the killings have had on the families and community.[1]

Families demanded that congressional leaders and federal agencies open full, independent probes and change training and oversight to prevent future lethal encounters during immigration operations.[1]

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  • Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge in January.
  • This week, their family members and a key witness, Stella Carlson, testified before Congress about the killings and the broader impact of Metro Surge.
  • Good’s mother openly identified herself as a Trump‑voting Republican and called on his administration for answers, while the families demanded full investigations and reforms to prevent similar deaths.

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September 23, 2026