Lawmakers Grill Top Immigration Officials Amid Outcry Over Good, Pretti Killings

ICE and CBP heads testify before Congress for the first time since federal officers killed two Minnesotans, facing demands for accountability.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The men leading the agencies central to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown appeared before lawmakers Tuesday for the first time since federal officers killed two Minnesotans, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, taking heat over the raids that are generating growing backlash from the public. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was not present at the hearing before the House Homeland Security Committee despite growing calls for her to testify.

Why it matters

The killings of Good and Pretti by federal immigration agents have become a flashpoint, turning the tide and increasing calls for accountability from the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing comes as Congress battles over Democratic demands to reform ICE practices, with funding for the department set to lapse Friday if lawmakers don't reach a deal.

The details

During the hearing, Democrats repeatedly invoked the shootings to press the witnesses, crediting bystander footage of the deaths with exposing the administration's 'clear lies' about the victims posing a threat. Lawmakers grilled ICE acting Director Todd Lyons and CBP head Rodney Scott about individual confrontations between federal officers and protesters, as well as broader enforcement practices like the use of masks and pepper spray.

  • The hearing took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Todd Lyons

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Rodney Scott

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Kristi Noem

The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, who was not present at the hearing despite growing calls for her to testify.

Renee Good

One of the two Minnesotans killed by federal immigration agents, whose death was a focus of the hearing.

Alex Pretti

The other Minnesotan killed by federal immigration agents, whose death was a focus of the hearing.

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What they’re saying

“This administration's clear lies fell apart not because someone had a come-to-Jesus moment, but because we saw these murders from every angle.”

— Rep. LaMonica McIver, Democratic Representative from New Jersey (The Hill)

“Mr. Lyons, your written testimony today does not make one single mention of Renee Nicole Good or Alex Pretti. Not one — two American citizens have been murdered at the hands of your agency, and you have deliberately chosen, under oath before Congress, to ignore these tragedies.”

— Rep. Tim Kennedy, Democratic Representative from New York (The Hill)

“Because paid agitators are actively trying to stop law enforcement action. Without that, you wouldn't even have any idea most of these arrests were taking place in many parts of the country.”

— Rodney Scott, CBP Head (The Hill)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.