According to reports, Border Patrol “commander at large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role in Minneapolis and is returning to his old job in California, with the possibility of soon retiring. This shift follows escalating tensions and two fatal shootings involving federal agents and protesters in Minneapolis. While the DHS denied these claims, the move is a response to the recent events, which have also seen President Trump speaking with city and state leaders about reducing the federal presence. Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to oversee federal operations in Minnesota, a move that signals a shift in the administration’s handling of the situation.
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The author, a Minneapolis resident, was arrested by ICE agents while attempting to warn neighbors about ongoing raids, actions they believed were protected by law. Despite being a U.S. citizen, the author was pepper-sprayed, had their car windows smashed, and was subsequently arrested without any charges. The experience involved degrading treatment, denial of basic rights, and witnessing the distress of fellow detainees, including children. Released after eight hours, the author reflects on the trauma and calls for collective action against perceived tyranny and unchecked brutality by ICE.
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President Trump has signaled a softened stance on immigration enforcement in Minnesota, following conversations with the governor and Minneapolis mayor. Border czar Tom Homan will take charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, while some federal agents are expected to depart. This shift comes amidst a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s actions, with a judge questioning the motives behind the crackdown. Meanwhile, a different judge is considering the preservation of evidence related to recent shootings involving federal officers.
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In response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, over half of House Democrats are now backing a resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This effort, spearheaded by Rep. Robin Kelly, has gained support from both progressive and moderate Democrats, including Senator Jacky Rosen, who has also called for Noem’s impeachment. The push for impeachment follows criticism of Noem’s handling of the situation and the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. However, it is unlikely the resolution will pass due to lack of Republican support in both the House and Senate.
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Senator Jacky Rosen is advocating for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem due to the handling of ICE enforcement incidents in Minneapolis, specifically the recent shooting death of Alex Pretti. Rosen criticizes Noem’s response to the incident, calling the attempt to mislead the public deeply shameful. The senator’s call for impeachment is fueled by the lack of video evidence supporting Noem’s claim that Pretti brandished a weapon, leading to questions about the justification of the shooting.
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Investigators are currently reviewing body-camera footage from immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming the existence of multiple videos. The agents involved belonged to the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, which has a higher rate of body-worn cameras. The shooting occurred in Minneapolis, leading to conflicting accounts of the events, with eyewitness videos contradicting some elements of the official narrative. As a result, the body-camera video could be crucial evidence in clarifying the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the subsequent legal proceedings.
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The focus of our attention should be on the impending authoritarian takeover and the violence occurring in Minneapolis, not on distractions like weather reports or political gaffes. The author emphasizes the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, highlighting the urgent need to support those affected by the government’s actions. The real story involves the masked agents, arrests, violence, and kidnappings happening across the country, which should be the primary focus of all media. To combat this, the author suggests a national strike, acknowledging the difficulties, but emphasizing the importance of staying focused to prevent further spread of the crisis.
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Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, his parents have vehemently refuted the Trump administration’s accusations that their son was a “domestic terrorist,” highlighting his actions as heroic, including his attempt to help a woman prior to the shooting. The Pretti family contests the administration’s claims, which include assertions that Pretti was armed and intended to inflict harm, by referencing video evidence and emphasizing that he was unarmed and attempting to help a woman when he was shot. Officials have made these claims even though Pretti was disarmed and on the ground when the shots were fired. The family expressed their heartbreak and anger, lamenting the lack of communication from federal officials while urging the public to seek the truth about their son, who had no criminal record and was protesting actions by ICE agents.
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New court documents reveal that witnesses to the Alex Pretti shooting were immediately detained following the incident. One witness, identified as Javier, recounted being among dozens of individuals, referred to by agents as “USCs,” held in custody. Javier, who lives near the shooting location and arrived after hearing about a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid, stated he witnessed the shooting and was subsequently detained. Despite being held for hours, given basic provisions, and not formally charged, Javier expressed feeling demoralized by the experience.
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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Renee Good a homicide, caused by multiple gunshot wounds. Good was shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on January 7th while in her vehicle, which then crashed. Her family’s attorney stated they are awaiting the full report and hope to discuss the findings with the family before any further public release. The shooting is under investigation, with federal officials’ account of the incident being disputed by local authorities and Good’s family.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
ICE Arrest & Abuse: My Account of Trauma and the Haunting Reality
The author, a Minneapolis resident, was arrested by ICE agents while attempting to warn neighbors about ongoing raids, actions they believed were protected by law. Despite being a U.S. citizen, the author was pepper-sprayed, had their car windows smashed, and was subsequently arrested without any charges. The experience involved degrading treatment, denial of basic rights, and witnessing the distress of fellow detainees, including children. Released after eight hours, the author reflects on the trauma and calls for collective action against perceived tyranny and unchecked brutality by ICE.
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