Summary
FOIA request submitted to the Department of Homeland Security seeking records related to the creation, transmission, monitoring, or response to public claims circulated following the January 24, 2026 killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The request seeks internal and external communications referencing Mr. Pretti’s background, alleged prior employment misconduct, and any claims involving “Lakeshore Medical” or similar assertions
It further seeks records reflecting DHS, ICE, CBP, Border Patrol, or Office of Public Affairs involvement in public messaging, media guidance, narrative management, congressional briefings, and monitoring of viral social media content following the incident
The request covers all record formats, including email, text messages, Signal, WhatsApp, Teams, Slack, memoranda, drafts, and attachments
This request seeks to determine whether federal agencies created, amplified, monitored, or internally assessed disputed claims concerning Mr. Pretti’s background in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
The request seeks internal and external communications referencing Mr. Pretti’s background, alleged prior employment misconduct, and any claims involving “Lakeshore Medical” or similar assertions
It further seeks records reflecting DHS, ICE, CBP, Border Patrol, or Office of Public Affairs involvement in public messaging, media guidance, narrative management, congressional briefings, and monitoring of viral social media content following the incident
The request covers all record formats, including email, text messages, Signal, WhatsApp, Teams, Slack, memoranda, drafts, and attachments
This request seeks to determine whether federal agencies created, amplified, monitored, or internally assessed disputed claims concerning Mr. Pretti’s background in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
Procedural History & Updates
- January 27, 2026 Original FOIA Request Sent
- February 12, 2026 – Acknowledgement Letter