Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents

BBC News - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 06:57 AM

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Protests erupted in Minneapolis and other US cities following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has urged President Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city, while Trump called for the deportation of "Criminal Illegal Aliens" incarcerated in state prisons. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated that federal agents blocked state officers from accessing the shooting scene, hindering ongoing investigations. Trump indicated he might eventually withdraw ICE agents from Minneapolis, and his administration is "reviewing everything" about Pretti's death. Disagreement persists regarding the circumstances of the shooting, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claiming Pretti was "brandishing" a gun, a claim disputed by local authorities and Pretti's family. Pretti's family denies the administration's description of him as a "domestic terrorist".

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Republican Party 30% Kevin Stitt 40% Minneapolis Police 50% United States 60% Kristi Noem 60% Brian O'Hara 60% Minnesota ×370% Tim Walz ×270% Donald Trump ×380% Minneapolis ×480% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×390% Alex Pretti ×790%

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ice 100% immigration agents 90% protests 80% fatal shooting 80% trump administration 70% alex pretti 70% law enforcement 60% deportation 50% second amendment 40%