🔥 A fatal shooting during a federal immigration operation has ignited fiery debates across America this week. ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24 – the second such incident this month – sparking protests from coast to coast.
📹 Newly circulated video footage contradicts initial claims that Pretti threatened agents, showing him holding only a phone before being tackled. The incident occurred during Operation Metro Surge, a Trump administration initiative deploying thousands of ICE and CBP agents to urban centers like Minnesota.
💥 Critics call the program a 'militarized overreach' that’s eroding public trust. 'This isn’t border control – it’s theater,' said one protester in LA, where crowds chanted 'No justice, no peace!' alongside demonstrations in Boston and San Francisco.
🗳️ With 2026 midterm elections approaching, the administration faces backlash even from some Republicans. Gun rights advocates slammed Trump’s claim that Pretti 'shouldn’t have carried a gun' despite his legal permit.
🌐 The crisis highlights America’s deepening political divides: While some defend the crackdown as necessary for security, others warn it’s normalizing armed federal presence in cities. As Minneapolis residents paint murals honoring Pretti, Congress debates whether to overhaul immigration enforcement protocols.
