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The Minneapolis Shootings Underline the Advantages of Body Cameras, Which DHS Has Been Slow To Adopt

A pending appropriations bill could increase transparency and accountability by requiring DHS personnel to record encounters with the public.

Reason

It is beyond naive for Democrats – and Europe – to think Trump’s retreats are real. He never backs down for long

Whether it’s Minneapolis or Greenland, the US president will do just enough to get through a damaging news cycle, then carry on as before, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

I’m a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here’s how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles

The Trump administration says federal agents have “absolute immunity” from prosecution in Minneapolis. Department of Justice and Homeland Security officials have indicated that criminal investigations into the killings by immigration agents of Minneapolis protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti are inappropriate, declaring that both were domestic terrorists.

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Even Hannity questions Kristi Noem for calling Alex Pretti a ‘terrorist’: Was that ‘premature’?

‘People seem to be upset over the term domestic terrorism. Why do you believe that is appropriate?’ Sean Hannity pressed Kristi Noem on Thursday evening.

The Independent UK

Footage reveals what happened between Alex Pretti and ICE agents 11 days before he was killed

Did it have a connection?

We Got This Covered

Minnesota state trooper finds Border Patrol agent passed out in car and ‘covered in vomit’, now charged with DWI

Yup, sounds about right.

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DHS Retreats From the Claim That the Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti Faced a 'Violent Riot'

The department now describes the threat as "several civilians" who were "yelling and blowing whistles."

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New Alex Pretti video reveals fresh angle on federal agents’ response after he kicked in their SUV’s taillight

Exclusive: New footage obtained by The Independent shows a different view of the Jan. 13 altercation, 11 days before CBP agents fatally shot Pretti on a Minneapolis sidewalk as he filmed an enforcement action

The Independent UK

‘Trump saw it wasn’t playing well’: White House insiders on the chaotic response to Alex Pretti shooting

President Donald Trump quickly realized the Department of Homeland Security’s messaging about the killing of intensive care nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday was being widely rejected, according to report

The Independent UK

ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb

As the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement have intensified over the past year, politicians and journalists alike have begun referring to ICE as a “paramilitary force.”

The Conversation

Trump’s top immigration adviser is turning on his own team after Kristi Noem pointed the finger at him for the Minneapolis fiasco

MAGA civil war continues.

We Got This Covered

‘He’s got a gun’: US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing placed on administrative leave amid outrage, report says

A preliminary DHS report indicates two federal officers fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The report, based on CBP documents and body-camera footage, states an officer yelled "He's got a gun!" before a Border Patrol agent and a CBP officer discharged their firearms.

The Times of India

Republican blame game on Minneapolis is in full swing – even Stephen Miller has turned on Border Patrol

President Donald Trump’s top adviser originally claimed Alex Pretti was a ‘domestic terrorist’ before admitting federal agents may not have been following proper protocol

The Independent UK

Two agents who shot Alex Pretti put on leave as Trump tries to quell backlash

Fallout from second fatal shooting amid immigration operation in city dogs White House, though raids continue

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Reason

Watchdog Contradicts DHS Story

Plus: Stephen Miller tries to distance himself, Ilhan Omar attacked, and more...

The Independent UK

Two federal agents in Minneapolis shot at Alex Pretti. DHS report says he did not brandish his gun

The preliminary findings appear to contradict claims made by the Trump administration in the immediate aftermath of the Minnesota Border Patrol shooting

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired at Alex Pretti

Trump said he will not sack Kristi Noem over the DHS response to two fatal shootings. Plus, Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance in Minneapolis

International Business Times UK

Stephen Miller's Role in Alex Pretti 'Massacre' Claim Sparks New Backlash Against Trump Team

Stephen Miller faces backlash after claims that Alex Pretti planned a 'massacre' are contradicted by video and internal White House accounts.

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The Times of India

‘I will erase your voice’: Chilling remark from ICE agent fuels backlash amid ongoing protests over Minneapolis shooting

An ICE agent threatened a legal observer in Minnesota, stating "if you raise your voice, I will erase your voice." This incident follows recent killings of US citizens by ICE and CBP agents, along with accusations of due process violations and family separations.

The Guardian - US

Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Alex Pretti

Report emerges as Trump signals he may reduce the surge of ICE and other federal agents in the state

Axios

Past presidents — except one — condemn Minnesota shootings

Former presidents are often hesitant to jump into charged political debates making their statements notable.

Axios

Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents

The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser.

The Independent UK

Trump defends Noem in wake of Minnesota shooting and says he will not ask her to resign

President won’t sack embattled homeland security chief amid calls for her impeachment

Axios

"It was a mess": Inside Trump's pivot on Minnesota

"It's f**ked, and POTUS knew he needed to unf**k it," an administration adviser told Axios.

The Independent UK

‘Little Napoleon in an SS coat’: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino’s rise and fall

Customs and Border Protection commander stood down from Trump administration’s Minneapolis operation after second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in a month

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