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Man fatally shot in federal agent confrontation in South Minneapolis

There have been multiple shootings involving federal agents in the city over the last month.

Axios · Jan 25

'What did you just do!' US Federal agents fire 10 shots in five seconds, killing Minneapolis man - video captures horror

A second US citizen, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, was killed by Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis, weeks after another fatal shooting by federal agents. Footage shows officers tackling Pretti, who was holding a phone, and firing multiple shots even after he collapsed. Officials claim Pretti violently resisted disarming, but his family…

The Times of India · Jan 25

Schumer pulls support for DHS funding bill – risking partial shutdown – in wake of latest fatal shooting of anti-ICE protester

The House has already passed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security

The Independent UK · Jan 25

Minnesota Gov. Walz vows state investigation into DHS "lies" about shooting

This is the second time state leaders said federal officials have refused to cooperate in a shooting investigation.

Axios · Jan 25

Arizona AG Faces Backlash After Warning State Self-Defense Laws Could Allow The Use Of 'Lethal Force' During ICE Encounters

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in an interview this week that the state's "stand your ground" laws could create a "combustible situation" when it comes to encounters with masked ICE agents.

International Business Times · Jan 25

Majority of Americans Says ICE Operations Are 'Too Tough' and Making Communities Less Safe, Survey Finds

A majority of Americans now describe Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations as "too tough" when stopping and detaining people and say those actions are making communities less safe

International Business Times · Jan 25

FAA Bans Drone Flights Near DHS and ICE Facilities And Vehicles, Could Impose Criminal Charges

The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed new drone flight restrictions creating no-fly zones around Department of Homeland Security facilities and mobile assets.

International Business Times · Jan 25

AOC Calls For Blocking ICE Funding After Officers Kill a Man In Minneapolis: 'Resist'

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on the party's senators to block the funding of ICE in an upcoming vote after officers shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday.

International Business Times · Jan 25

Democrats threaten government shutdown over ICE funding

The Senate won't be back in Washington until at least Tuesday.

Axios · Jan 25

Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis by federal agents: what we know so far

A 37-year-old nurse was shot and killed on Saturday. Much remains unknown, unclear or unconfirmed

The Guardian - US · Jan 24