Families of Metro Surge victims testify before Congress
The Department of Justice filed a misconduct complaint Wednesday against two Minnesota federal judges after they publicly criticized the Metro Surge operation that killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti.[1]
A New York Times article quoted Judge Patrick Schiltz calling the situation a "grave threat to the rule of law." FOX 9 The piece also quoted Judge John Tunheim saying agents "weren't arresting... dangerous criminals on the street." FOX 9 DOJ's complaint says those public comments show bias on immigration matters and should trigger mandatory recusal from Department of Homeland Security-related cases.[1]
An earlier FOX 9 report said families of people killed by federal agents have publicly demanded answers after the shootings.[2] The dispute over Metro Surge has moved from local outrage and news coverage to a legal fight about whether judges can comment on enforcement actions without creating recusal issues.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- The Metro Surge operation that killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti has prompted a DOJ misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges who publicly criticized the operation (Metro Surge).
- FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul published the report on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul).
- A New York Times article cited in the Fox 9 story quoted Judge Schiltz calling the situation a 'grave threat to the rule of law' and Judge Tunheim saying agents 'weren't arresting... dangerous criminals on the street' (New York Times article).
- DOJ’s complaint asserts those public criticisms show bias on immigration matters and contends they are grounds for mandatory recusal from Department of Homeland Security–related cases (DOJ’s complaint).
- The Fox 9 piece, titled 'Minnesota federal judges accused of misconduct by DOJ for comments on ICE surge,' frames the complaint as triggered by judges' comments about Metro Surge's impact on the courts (Minnesota federal judges accused of misconduct by DOJ for comments on ICE surge).
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- The same federal operation that killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti has now triggered a DOJ misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges who publicly condemned Metro Surge and its impact on the courts.
- The New York Times article that spurred the complaint quoted Judge Schiltz calling the Minnesota situation a 'grave threat to the rule of law' and Judge Tunheim saying agents 'weren't arresting... dangerous criminals on the street.'
- DOJ’s complaint claims these statements show bias on immigration matters and are grounds for mandatory recusal from DHS-related cases.