CRIME & LAW

Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Minneapolis Shooting Evidence

PUBLISHED Mar 24, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

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Minneapolis — Minnesota officials filed a lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., accusing the Trump administration and federal agencies of withholding evidence related to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis during a federal law enforcement surge. State plaintiffs including Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota BCA Superintendent Drew Evans seek declaratory and injunctive relief and a court order to compel disclosure; a late-January temporary restraining order tied to the Pretti case was previously granted then later dissolved.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Federal law enforcement units deployed to Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Three shootings involving federal officers occurred, including deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
In late January a temporary restraining order was granted to prevent possible evidence destruction in the Pretti investigation.
That restraining order was later dissolved by the judge who granted it.
On Tuesday Minnesota officials filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking access to evidence.

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This lawsuit could affect how federal law enforcement operates in your community. It's about transparency and accountability. If Minnesota wins, it may set a precedent for other states to demand evidence in similar cases. Check your local news for updates on this story.

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Who Benefited

Placing the dispute before a federal court benefits plaintiffs seeking court-ordered disclosure, potentially advancing transparency and enabling state-level investigations.

Who Impacted

Federal agencies may face legal and reputational costs while Minneapolis residents and victims' families continue to seek accountability amid delayed evidence access.