1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

I am writing to demand that the Border Patrol agents responsible for shooting Alex Pretti face full criminal prosecution. While Customs and Border Protection has placed these agents on administrative leave, calling it "standard protocol," administrative leave is not justice. These agents must be held accountable under the law for their actions. Alex Pretti's death represents a failure of accountability within federal law enforcement. When agents use lethal force, the public deserves transparency about the circumstances and a thorough criminal investigation, not merely internal administrative procedures. Administrative leave protects the agency's interests, not the rights of victims and their families. I am also calling for accountability in the death of Renee Good. Both cases demand the same standard of justice that would apply to any civilian who takes a life. Federal agents are not above the law, and their badge does not grant immunity from prosecution when they commit acts of violence. The pattern of placing agents on administrative leave while investigations languish without criminal charges erodes public trust in law enforcement. Families deserve answers, and communities deserve safety from those sworn to protect them. Criminal prosecution sends a clear message that lethal force will be scrutinized with the same rigor applied to any homicide investigation. I urge you to use your position to demand that the Department of Justice open criminal investigations into both the Alex Pretti and Renee Good cases. These families deserve prosecutors who will pursue charges if the evidence warrants it, not bureaucratic processes designed to shield agents from consequences. Will you publicly call for criminal prosecution of the agents involved in these deaths? I expect a response detailing what actions you will take to ensure accountability and justice for Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and their families.