Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a US government agency providing healthcare and other benefits to military veterans. Recent news highlights two separate issues involving the VA. First, an ICU nurse employed by the VA, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis during a period of increased federal immigration enforcement. This incident raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the role of federal agents in the area. Second, a leaked memo reveals the VA is creating a database of non-US citizens employed or affiliated with the department. This initiative has sparked concern within the agency regarding a potential immigration crackdown affecting VA staff. These events bring attention to the VA's internal policies and the impact of broader federal policies on its employees and operations.