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Law Enforcement Accountability

The mechanisms in place to hold law enforcement agents accountable for their actions, including discipline and transparency.

Fact-Checks

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Jan 25, 2026
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Did alex pretti fire his gun?

There is no credible, publicly available evidence that during the encounter with in ; multiple independently verified bystander videos show him holding a cellphone and being pinned to the ground befor...

Jan 14, 2026
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How can individuals verify the identity of ICE agents?

Verifying whether someone is an ICE agent requires a mix of direct, low-risk demands—ask for agency identification and a judicial warrant—and careful documentation, because agents often operate in pla...

Jan 27, 2026
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alex pritti Possessing a military-style pistol with optics and 30–51 rounds.

Reporting confirms that the firearm linked to was a 9mm pistol — widely reported as a P320 variant — and that federal authorities released photos and are reviewing body‑worn camera footage of the inci...

Jan 12, 2026

Could Renee good have avoided this tragedy by following lawful orders

A narrow reading of the public record shows officials for the Department of Homeland Security and some news outlets saying Renee Nicole Good ignored orders, blocked an ICE operation and—by moving her ...

Jan 28, 2026

What official records (arrest reports, bodycam footage, medical records) exist regarding Nasra Ahmed’s detention in Minnesota?

The public record around Jan. 2026 detention in includes a federal arrest announcement, jail booking entries and at least one publicly published booking photo, and contemporaneous local news accounts ...

Jan 25, 2026

What do independent video analyses say about whether a firearm is visible in bystander footage of the Minneapolis shooting?

Independent conducted by newsrooms and open-source investigators conclude that bystander footage does not clearly show the victim holding a firearm at the moment ; instead, frame-by-frame work highlig...

Jan 19, 2026

Have ice committed felonies?

Yes — individual ICE employees have been convicted of felonies, and reporting shows serious instances of agent misconduct and a lethal use of force that raised criminal and civil scrutiny . At the sam...

Jan 22, 2026

Is ICE kidnapping people?

Federal immigration officers carry out arrests and detentions as part of immigration enforcement, but recent reporting shows a mix of documented detentions, high‑profile incidents where say they were ...

Feb 2, 2026

What are the consequences for ICE agents who fail to provide identification upon request?

Federal rules require immigration officers to as soon as it is “practical and safe” to do so during an arrest, and policy obligates officers to document whether they identified themselves; ’s public m...

Jan 17, 2026

What protections and risks do family members face when speaking publicly after controversial law‑enforcement shootings?

Family members who speak publicly after controversial police shootings can help shape public understanding and press for accountability, but they also risk having private statements used by investigat...

Jan 17, 2026

What federal bills or state laws require law-enforcement officers to display badge numbers and limit face coverings during arrests?

State legislatures and a handful of federal lawmakers have responded to videos of masked immigration and other agents by drafting and, in California’s case, enacting laws that both restrict face cover...