Protests continued in Minneapolis and other US cities on Sunday over the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated that America was at an 'inflection point' and reiterated calls for US President Donald Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city.
The US president responded by urging the governor to 'turn over all Criminal Illegal Aliens' incarcerated in state prisons for deportation. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara revealed that state officers were obstructed from accessing the scene of Pretti's shooting by federal agents, despite having a search warrant.
O’Hara expressed concerns that the ongoing situation was hindering law enforcement efforts in Minnesota, while the U.S. Border Patrol commander accused city leaders of trying to disrupt federal operations.
In an interview, Trump hinted he might withdraw ICE agents from the area without providing a set timeline. Amid a backdrop of division over Pretti's shooting and the circumstances surrounding it, protests across the U.S. saw participants calling for justice and demanding an end to ICE.
Sunday saw hundreds of protesters in Minneapolis braving freezing conditions as armed agents clashed with them, using tear gas and stun grenades. The outrage echoed through other major cities, with demonstrators advocating for justice and the abolition of ICE. Over 60 business leaders in Minnesota have called for immediate action to de-escalate tensions and improve collaboration between local and federal officials.
The situation surrounding Pretti's death has drawn mixed responses from lawmakers and citizens, with many advocating for accountability. Eyewitness accounts contradict federal claims that Pretti was armed when shot, and protests are expected to persist as the demand for justice grows.
The US president responded by urging the governor to 'turn over all Criminal Illegal Aliens' incarcerated in state prisons for deportation. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara revealed that state officers were obstructed from accessing the scene of Pretti's shooting by federal agents, despite having a search warrant.
O’Hara expressed concerns that the ongoing situation was hindering law enforcement efforts in Minnesota, while the U.S. Border Patrol commander accused city leaders of trying to disrupt federal operations.
In an interview, Trump hinted he might withdraw ICE agents from the area without providing a set timeline. Amid a backdrop of division over Pretti's shooting and the circumstances surrounding it, protests across the U.S. saw participants calling for justice and demanding an end to ICE.
Sunday saw hundreds of protesters in Minneapolis braving freezing conditions as armed agents clashed with them, using tear gas and stun grenades. The outrage echoed through other major cities, with demonstrators advocating for justice and the abolition of ICE. Over 60 business leaders in Minnesota have called for immediate action to de-escalate tensions and improve collaboration between local and federal officials.
The situation surrounding Pretti's death has drawn mixed responses from lawmakers and citizens, with many advocating for accountability. Eyewitness accounts contradict federal claims that Pretti was armed when shot, and protests are expected to persist as the demand for justice grows.
