Federal immigration officers have been collecting personal information on protesters and agitators in Minneapolis, including Alex Pretti, who was later shot and killed. Before his death, Pretti had an encounter with federal officers resulting in a broken rib. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memo to agents to gather information on protesters, using a form to document personal details. DHS has denied maintaining a database of “domestic terrorists” while also investigating anti-ICE activities that have crossed the line into violence.
Read More
Protests erupted at a Minneapolis hotel on Sunday evening after demonstrators, believing federal immigration agents were staying there, vandalized the building. The protesters, who were upset about the recent killing of Alex Pretti by border patrol, made loud noises and used graffiti to express their disapproval of ICE. Law enforcement, including federal agents, responded to the demonstration, with chemical irritants used to disperse the crowd. The incident has prompted calls from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the withdrawal of federal immigration enforcement agents from the city.
Read More
Following the death of Alex Pretti, the third shooting this month in relation to Operation Metro Surge, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed the public. He expressed frustration with the federal agents and called for their removal from the state. Walz emphasized the need for peace and order, highlighting the state’s unified stance against what he viewed as an overreach of federal authority. He then questioned the public’s stance on this “moral debate”, urging people to set aside politics and focus on basic human decency.
Read More
During a press conference, Governor Tim Walz reiterated his demand for President Trump to withdraw federal agents from Minnesota. He emphasized that the state’s justice system would ultimately determine the outcome of the incident involving a man shot and killed by federal agents. Walz also condemned the actions of the federal agents. He stated that the state will work towards transparency in the investigation.
Read More
Following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents, a federal officer reportedly mocked protesters who gathered at the scene, telling them “boo hoo.” The incident prompted Mayor Jacob Frey to implore President Trump to remove federal law enforcement from the city, questioning the need for continued operations. Federal officials stated the shooting occurred during a targeted operation against an undocumented immigrant, who allegedly resisted arrest after approaching officers with a handgun. Both Mayor Frey and Governor Tim Walz demanded the immediate removal of federal agents from Minneapolis following the shooting.
Read More
Following the recent fatal shooting by immigration officers in Minneapolis, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the gravity of the situation, calling it a pivotal moment for the United States. She warned about the administration’s actions and potential invocation of the Insurrection Act, citing the administration’s justification for violence against American citizens. Ocasio-Cortez urged action to contain this chaos, particularly urging the Senate to block funding for DHS agencies, which could lead to a government shutdown. Furthermore, Trump’s response, blaming local officials and possibly hinting at using the Insurrection Act, raises concerns about deploying the military.
Read More
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal agents near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue on Saturday morning. Minneapolis Police confirmed Pretti was a U.S. citizen and legal gun owner. Family members stated Pretti was attempting to intervene when agents sprayed a woman with an unknown chemical. Conflicting accounts exist, with the Department of Homeland Security claiming Pretti was armed and violent, while videos do not support that claim. This incident marks the third shooting involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis within three weeks, sparking protests and a vigil.
Read More
Following Friday’s protests in Minneapolis, where approximately 50,000 demonstrators called for ICE’s removal, federal agents responded with violence, resulting in the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse and U.S. citizen. Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Bryan O’Hara confirmed the killing and raised concerns about the actions of ICE agents, with O’Hara stating that Pretti had a permit to carry a firearm and that ICE agents had attempted to restrict local police access to the scene. Social media footage of the incident circulated widely, highlighting the ongoing violence against Minneapolis residents, including the recent shooting of Renee Good. The Governor of Minnesota also condemned the shooting and raised concerns over the federal agents’ presence.
Read More
Following the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard. Walz criticized the Trump administration, stating that state authorities would investigate the death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who allegedly intervened in the arrest of a migrant. Walz demanded the federal government cease law enforcement activities within the state and called for the withdrawal of federal agents. The governor condemned the actions of federal agents at the scene, claiming they caused chaos before leaving.
Read More
Following a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey urged President Trump to withdraw the large ICE presence from the city. Frey argued the agents, numbering over 3,000, “weaken our country” and called for an end to the operation to restore peace. The Department of Homeland Security stated the man was armed, while the Minneapolis police chief indicated he may have been a lawful gun owner. Frey appealed to the public to protect their city, emphasizing that the federal presence was counterproductive to achieving safety and unity.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker
Federal Agents Use Tear Gas on Protesters Outside Alleged ICE Hotel in Minneapolis
Protests erupted at a Minneapolis hotel on Sunday evening after demonstrators, believing federal immigration agents were staying there, vandalized the building. The protesters, who were upset about the recent killing of Alex Pretti by border patrol, made loud noises and used graffiti to express their disapproval of ICE. Law enforcement, including federal agents, responded to the demonstration, with chemical irritants used to disperse the crowd. The incident has prompted calls from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the withdrawal of federal immigration enforcement agents from the city.
Read More