The homicides of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti represent a larger trend in which federal agents murder American citizens, and then attempt to manipulate public narratives. The rash labeling of Pretti as a “domestic terrorist” and the forced reversal of a court order that limited DHS’ supervision of evidence reveal how government institutions attempt to influence the story, even when the facts are not fully confirmed.
Read MoreRegardless of political beliefs, a life lost at the hands of the state should never be met with indifference or applause. The death of Renée Nicole Good should not be treated as a political weapon, but rather as a loss of a life that demands careful rumination.
Read MoreAt the heart of the case is a fundamental question about federalism: how far can the federal government go in unilaterally imposing law enforcement operations on a state that explicitly opposes them? The case remains open, with Menendez denying the federal government’s request to postpone their January 19 deadline to respond.
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