‘This is what fascism looks like’: terror in Minneapolis reminiscent of civil war

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by David Smith in WashingtonJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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In Minneapolis, federal ICE agents killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday during an immigration crackdown. The incident occurred a mile from previous fatal shootings, prompting outrage from Mayor Jacob Frey, who demanded an end to the operation. Critics are comparing the Trump administration's ICE deployments in Democratic-led cities with large Black populations to authoritarian tactics. The article suggests these actions are motivated by Trump's animosity towards Minnesota, a state he falsely claims to have won in past elections and home to a large Somali community. Trump has recently made disparaging remarks about Somalis, further fueling accusations of racism and politically motivated targeting.

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