Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that some federal agents will begin leaving the area starting Tuesday amid growing anger over the death of Alex Pretti. The city will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations but will not participate in unconstitutional arrests or enforce federal immigration law, Frey said.
Frey spoke with President Donald Trump today and asserted that "some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow, and I will continue pushing for the rest involved in this operation to go". For his part, Trump said that "lots of progress is being made", and that his conversation with mayor Frey was "very good".
The tension between the city and the federal government escalated after Pretti's death on Saturday. Video footage shows the attack from different angles, showing Pretti being shot by immigration officers.
The Guardian reported earlier that Trump advisers realized their initial portrayal of Pretti as a gunman had turned the killing into an even larger political liability for the president.
As protesters continue to gather at the site where Pretti was killed, Minneapolis is experiencing a sense of anger and fear. The city has transformed into a "city under siege", with many people too afraid to leave their homes due to racial profiling by agents.
Democratic congressman Ro Khanna visited Minneapolis on Monday and spoke with dozens of people at the makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti. He said that the mood was "anger, sorrow, fear and a sense of loss" and that people felt they were not seen or heard by the federal government.
The recent shift in rhetoric from GOP members of Congress has been notable, as some have called out the tactics used by federal officers. The progressive representative also noted that his colleagues in the Senate should vote against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill headed for the upper chamber floor this week.
A federal court in Minneapolis heard arguments on Monday on whether the Trump administration's deployment of 3,000 immigration agents to Minnesota has crossed the line from law enforcement into unconstitutional occupation.
The killing of Pretti has sparked a debate about the role of federal immigration agents in enforcing laws. Some Republicans are calling for an independent investigation into the shooting, while others are supporting the Trump administration's position that the incident was a tragic circumstance.
The situation remains tense, with many people calling for action to be taken against those responsible for Pretti's death. The city is trying to maintain order and cooperate with law enforcement while also asserting its rights as a sanctuary city.
Frey spoke with President Donald Trump today and asserted that "some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow, and I will continue pushing for the rest involved in this operation to go". For his part, Trump said that "lots of progress is being made", and that his conversation with mayor Frey was "very good".
The tension between the city and the federal government escalated after Pretti's death on Saturday. Video footage shows the attack from different angles, showing Pretti being shot by immigration officers.
The Guardian reported earlier that Trump advisers realized their initial portrayal of Pretti as a gunman had turned the killing into an even larger political liability for the president.
As protesters continue to gather at the site where Pretti was killed, Minneapolis is experiencing a sense of anger and fear. The city has transformed into a "city under siege", with many people too afraid to leave their homes due to racial profiling by agents.
Democratic congressman Ro Khanna visited Minneapolis on Monday and spoke with dozens of people at the makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti. He said that the mood was "anger, sorrow, fear and a sense of loss" and that people felt they were not seen or heard by the federal government.
The recent shift in rhetoric from GOP members of Congress has been notable, as some have called out the tactics used by federal officers. The progressive representative also noted that his colleagues in the Senate should vote against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill headed for the upper chamber floor this week.
A federal court in Minneapolis heard arguments on Monday on whether the Trump administration's deployment of 3,000 immigration agents to Minnesota has crossed the line from law enforcement into unconstitutional occupation.
The killing of Pretti has sparked a debate about the role of federal immigration agents in enforcing laws. Some Republicans are calling for an independent investigation into the shooting, while others are supporting the Trump administration's position that the incident was a tragic circumstance.
The situation remains tense, with many people calling for action to be taken against those responsible for Pretti's death. The city is trying to maintain order and cooperate with law enforcement while also asserting its rights as a sanctuary city.
the way minneapolis mayor jacob frey is standing up to trump is everything i wish our school administration would be more like him lol idk if im biased but i think it's amazing that he's pushing back against those federal agents who are just terrorizing ppl 
meanwhile congress ppl r having a change of heart about all this and now some rep is saying they wanna block the DHS funding bill it's like finally some ppl are listening to the ppl on the ground 
can u imagine if our school principal had to deal with that kinda situation lol would we even get a decent wifi connection anymore 
This whole thing with Alex Pretti's death is crazy 
... I don't think the city should be under siege like that, you know? 
People are scared and hurt, and it feels like they're being targeted by these immigration agents 
. The fact that some federal agents are leaving, but others aren't, is just confusing 
... I think the mayor did the right thing in saying they won't participate in unconstitutional arrests or enforce federal immigration law 
. It's like, we need to make sure our cities feel safe and welcome for everyone, regardless of their background 
. And can we talk about how the GOP is finally speaking out against some of this stuff? 
Maybe it's a sign that they're starting to see things from a different perspective 
... But seriously, an independent investigation into Pretti's death would be a good start 
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. And now all these federal agents are leavin', which is like, kinda awesome, but also super problematic 
. Ro Khanna is doin' some real talk as a congressman, though - I love how he's gettin' in there and listenin' to the people 
. We need more leaders like him, you know? 
. Can't believe the fed's just gonna leave 'cause of some angry protesters 
so yeah im gonna say that the fact that federal agents are leaving sounds like kinda a victory for frey but at the same time theres still a huge amount of mistrust and anger towards the feds its not like theyre just gonna magically forget whats going down here. the city needs to keep pushing for reforms and accountability from both sides tho
#NotMyCity #SanctuaryCitiesMatter. We gotta stand up 4 these ppl who are being treated unfairly, and we need more ppl in gov to listen 2 us 
. I'm worried about the cops too tho, they're supposed 2 be protectin us not hurtin us 
. It's not about being tough on crime, it's about respecting human life and treating people with dignity. The fact that there are videos showing Alex Pretti being shot by immigration officers is just devastating 
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. It's not okay to just sweep it under the rug or say "it was a tragic circumstance" when you know better 
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. I think it's time for some real accountability here. The fact that Trump is trying to spin this as a success story just shows how out of touch he is with what's really going on 
. We need to make sure that our cities feel safe and respected, not like they're under siege 
The fact that these immigration agents were in the city to begin with is already suspicious, and now they're being called out for their actions. It's not right that people are living in fear because of it... 
, just because some federal agents decide to leave? Meanwhile, the real issue is still that they were there in the first place, and some dude got whacked 
. The city's trying to hold its ground as a sanctuary city, which is about darn time 
. And it's not just the locals who are against it - 70% of Minnesotans overall think the Trump administration is overstepping its bounds 
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. And it's not just the economy that's suffering - mental health services are being overwhelmed, with 25% more calls to crisis hotlines since Alex Pretti's death 
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️ and now the trump admin thinks its okay to just deploy more agents without oversight