Minnesota sues Trump administration for access to evidence in Alex Pretti, Renee Good killings - Politico

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March 24, 2026
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Minnesota is suing the Trump administration to access evidence in unsolved killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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Minnesota has sued the Trump administration to gain access to evidence related to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, according to reporting from Politico. The state is seeking disclosure of materials the federal government holds in connection with these cases. The lawsuit reflects a clash between state investigative authority and federal control over evidence, raising questions about information-sharing protocols between state and federal law enforcement. Details about what specific evidence Minnesota is seeking or the federal government's stated reason for withholding it are not provided in the available reporting. The outcome could affect how states access federal materials in ongoing criminal investigations.

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Minnesota filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking access to evidence in the unsolved cases.

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