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Judge Orders Preservation Of Evidence In Minneapolis Case

PUBLISHED Jan 26, 2026, 12:19 AM ET

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Judge Orders Preservation Of Evidence In Minneapolis Case

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Minneapolis, United States. A federal judge issued an emergency order Saturday requiring federal authorities to preserve all evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during an immigration enforcement operation, after Minnesota agencies filed suit. The order bars destruction or alteration of materials but does not mandate their transfer to state investigators. The shooting, which followed a January 7 fatality, prompted congressional inquiries, corporate calls for de‑escalation and public protests. President Trump earlier dispatched a White House border coordinator to Minnesota. A court hearing is scheduled Monday. Further hearings remain expected. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan 2, 2026 — President Trump announced sending White House border coordinator Tom Homan to Minnesota.
Jan 7, 2026 — Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
Jan 24, 2026 — Alex Pretti, 37, was fatally shot during anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis.
Jan 26, 2026 — Over 60 Minnesota CEOs released a letter calling for immediate de-escalation.
Late Jan 2026 — U.S. District Judge Eric C. Tostrud issued an emergency order to preserve evidence in the Pretti case.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 9%, Center 82%, Right 9%

Who Benefited

Investigative authorities, federal agencies, and local businesses benefited from preserved evidence, clearer legal parameters, and corporate calls for de-escalation that aim to stabilize commerce and operations.

Who Impacted

Families of those killed, Minneapolis protesters and broader community trust suffered loss, heightened tensions, and increased scrutiny after two fatal shootings by federal agents within weeks.