Interfaith Alliance Calls on DOJ to Prosecute ICE Cruelty

On January 28th, 2026, Interfaith Alliance signed a letter organized by the Sikh Coalition calling on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to open an investigation into the shootings of three civilians by federal agents. With over forty signatories from leading civil rights organizations, the letter makes clear that the DOJ must exercise its independence to hold these federal agents accountable and to move to address the broader conduct of federal immigration enforcement throughout our nation.

On January 30th, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the department opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by immigration officers, illustrating the importance of civil rights advocacy in hopefully bringing justice to the victims of these attacks.

As the letter states,

“DOJ CRT is an essential institution of our government, created to stand for the rights of all Americans. In this critical moment for our country, we call on you to assert your independence, your responsibility, and your integrity. DOJ CRT must open investigations into the shootings of Mr. Porter, Ms. Good, and Mr. Pretti, specifically with a focus on the conduct of the federal agents who killed each of them. These investigations must be conducted independently, with transparency, and in close coordination with state and local authorities in Minnesota and California, respectively. More broadly, we also urge you and your department to act with courage and move to exercise your oversight authority with respect to the broader conduct of federal immigration enforcement throughout our nation.

As we—along with millions of Americans of all backgrounds—grow increasingly sickened by, fearful of, and enraged by federal immigration agents’ actions and lack of accountability, we eagerly await your response.”