An anti-ICE protester holds a placard during a rally to demonstrate against US President Donald Trump's immigration policies at the old port of Marseille, southeastern France on January 28, 2026.-AFP
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Immigration Agents on Leave After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting of Alex Pretti

  • Two federal immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave.
  • The decision follows national outrage and political debate over the incident, which occurred during a federal immigration operation.
  • Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot multiple times on Saturday; video footage captured a confrontation before the shooting.
  • This marks the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis within weeks, following Renee Good's death in January.
  • The incidents have sparked widespread criticism of immigration enforcement tactics and led to protests and calls for transparency and reform.

Why It Matters: Two immigration agents are on leave after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting, fueling national debate on enforcement tactics.

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