In Wake of Minn. ICE Killings Rep. Sandoval Calls for Legislation Requiring Law Enforcement Ditch Masks, Display ID

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January 24, 2026

PHOENIX – In the wake of a second unjustified and unwarranted killing by ICE agents in Minnesota, Arizona State Representative Mariana Sandoval is calling for hearings on her bill to require law enforcement officers to show their badges and identification at all times, and which bans wearing masks to conceal their identities from the public they are sworn to serve and protect.

On Saturday, masked ICE agents in Minneapolis swarmed, maced, beat, then shot to death 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was observing a raid outside a donut shop and filming with his phone. Pretti, a registered nurse and U.S. citizen, is also licensed handgun owner with no criminal record, and was legally carrying a pistol tucked into his waistband. Multiple videos from multiple angles show an ICE officer removing the gun from Pretti's pants and hurrying away shortly before other agents pulled Pretti to his knees and shot him multiple times execution style.

"Today’s unjustified and unwarranted shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents is sickening and underscores the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and an end to this operation that is not creating safety anywhere," Sandoval said. "How many more lives must be lost before federal leadership recognizes the harm being done and stops invading our communities with unchecked force?"

While expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of both Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who was killed by ICE agents earlier this month, Sandoval added, "We stand with Minnesota because Arizona families are being terrorized by ICE as well. That is why we are pushing for laws that require uniformed police to be unmasked and displaying their identification at all times."

Sandoval is the sponsor of House Bill 2882, which would require uniformed law enforcement officers to display their badges and identification at all times, and would prohibit wearing masks for the purpose of concealing their identities. Sandoval is also sponsor of House Bill 2880, which would more strongly regulate law enforcement and immigration actions in and around court houses, schools, hospitals and daycares.