Large protests spread across US after Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal agents

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jenna Amatulli and Charlotte SimmondsJanuary 25, 2026 at 03:32 AM
Large protests spread across US after Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal agents

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Large protests erupted in multiple US cities on Saturday, including Minneapolis, New York City, and San Francisco, following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse, by federal agents. Demonstrations targeted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Protesters in Minneapolis, where Pretti resided, specifically voiced their anger against ICE's increased presence in the city. Demonstrators in other cities, like New York, called for the abolishment of ICE, while those in Washington D.C. gathered outside DHS headquarters. Protests also referenced Renee Good, another Minneapolis resident recently killed by an immigration officer, highlighting broader concerns about the agency's actions.

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