New wave of protests erupts in Minneapolis after second man killed by federal agents.
Protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis on Saturday, following the killing of a 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, by federal immigration agents. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for an end to the Trump administration's operation in the city.
Pretti was shot dead while scuffling with agents on an icy roadway, despite video footage showing him filming them and directing traffic. The Department of Homeland Security claimed that Pretti had intended to harm the federal agents, citing a pistol and ammunition found on his person. However, witnesses dispute this account, and local leaders are calling for a full investigation.
The shooting comes just days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer killed a 37-year-old woman, Renee Good, in her car. Similar claims of Pretti's intent to harm agents have been made in the past, and many question the accuracy of these accounts.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called for state authorities to lead the investigation into Pretti's death, saying that the federal government "cannot be trusted" to handle it. Local residents are also speaking out against the Trump administration's operation in Minneapolis, with some describing the situation as "escalating".
Gun rights advocates have raised concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's policies on gun owners' rights. The Gun Owners of America has condemned a statement by a federal prosecutor, saying that the Second Amendment protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting.
The protests in Minneapolis are part of a broader wave of opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Thousands of people have been deployed to the city as part of a campaign to deport undocumented migrants, and public outrage has been rekindled by recent incidents involving federal agents.
As tensions continue to escalate, local officials are urging calm and calling for peaceful protests. The situation remains volatile, with police and National Guard troops on hand to maintain order.
Protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis on Saturday, following the killing of a 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, by federal immigration agents. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for an end to the Trump administration's operation in the city.
Pretti was shot dead while scuffling with agents on an icy roadway, despite video footage showing him filming them and directing traffic. The Department of Homeland Security claimed that Pretti had intended to harm the federal agents, citing a pistol and ammunition found on his person. However, witnesses dispute this account, and local leaders are calling for a full investigation.
The shooting comes just days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer killed a 37-year-old woman, Renee Good, in her car. Similar claims of Pretti's intent to harm agents have been made in the past, and many question the accuracy of these accounts.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called for state authorities to lead the investigation into Pretti's death, saying that the federal government "cannot be trusted" to handle it. Local residents are also speaking out against the Trump administration's operation in Minneapolis, with some describing the situation as "escalating".
Gun rights advocates have raised concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's policies on gun owners' rights. The Gun Owners of America has condemned a statement by a federal prosecutor, saying that the Second Amendment protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting.
The protests in Minneapolis are part of a broader wave of opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Thousands of people have been deployed to the city as part of a campaign to deport undocumented migrants, and public outrage has been rekindled by recent incidents involving federal agents.
As tensions continue to escalate, local officials are urging calm and calling for peaceful protests. The situation remains volatile, with police and National Guard troops on hand to maintain order.
. Can you believe a 37-yr-old ICU nurse was just shot dead by federal agents for 'filming them'?? 
Like, what's going on with these agents? It's wild how they claim Pretti was trying to harm them when that vid footage shows him doing nothing but directing traffic 
. And now Renee Good is gone too, and we're talking more about the Trump admin's operation in Minneapolis being a major problem 
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. We need answers and transparency, ASAP! I'm also seeing some concerns about gun rights advocates speaking out against these policies... can we just take a deep breath and think about what we want for our country? 
. A 37-year-old nurse gets killed by federal agents just because they say he was trying to harm them? That's crazy! 
I don't buy it, there's gotta be more to the story. And now another woman is dead and stuff like that is happening all over the country... it's like the system is just not working properly 
. We need some answers here. How can we trust these agents when they can't even tell us what really happened? It's like they're covering something up. I don't think anyone should be in a situation where they have to choose between their life and being arrested... it's just not right 
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. It's all about the politics and the guns, not about human lives. We need to get to the bottom of this 
. The fact that the gov is saying one thing but doing another is just crazy 
. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz getting it right by asking for a state-led investigation 
. We should be focusing on finding answers and justice, not more gun rights arguments 
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I don't think we should be believing everything the authorities are saying right away, we need to get to the bottom of what really happened here 
let's keep showing support for Alex and all the other protesters who are fighting for justice 
. And the fact that they said he was scuffling with them and had a gun on him... it just doesn't add up 
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. They're always talking about how the system is broken and that we need to hold people in power accountable.
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. We were discussing whether or not we should be supporting the protests and if our school's administration has done anything wrong by staying neutral on the issue 
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And now they're saying he had a pistol and ammo on him? That doesn't add up at all.
The governor wants state authorities to lead the investigation, but what if that just means covering things up? We need real answers and accountability. This is exactly why we need to stick it to the politicians and make them listen to the people.
we need some answers here and not just made up stories 
local gov is tryin to step in but we all know the feds got some dirty tricks up their sleeve. 
gotta be more careful with our words and actions. we dont wanna see more innocent ppl gettin hurt 
this is just not right... and what's with the governor wanting state authorities to lead the investigation, it feels like a way to deflect from the fact that federal agents are just doing their job to the best of their abilities (or so they claim)... but at the end of the day someone gets killed and we're left picking up the pieces 
. Your voices matter, and we need to keep pushing for change 
. This can't continue to escalate in violence and tension. We have to find a way forward that prioritizes love, compassion, and justice 
or maybe we could discuss the best pizza toppings... i mean, have you tried pineapple on pizza 
. Can't we just have a calm conversation about immigration policies instead of resorting to violence? I mean, what's the end goal here? Is it just about deporting people or is there something more to it? 
... I wish people could take a step back and think about what they're saying. Are we really going to let our emotions dictate our actions or are we gonna try to find some common ground? 
. We need to be thinking about people's lives, not just their right to bear arms during protests.
. I'm just hoping everyone stays safe and we can get some answers soon 
? I'm so done with this kind of systemic racism and inequality 
. I'm not buying it till there's more concrete evidence. And what about that Renee Good incident? Same story, different person... 
meanwhile the people are still getting hurt and nobody cares 
But seriously, the Second Amendment is not a shield for anyone who wants to cause harm. We can have both our freedom of expression and our right to bear arms without resorting to violence.