Minneapolis: Increased Immigration Enforcement Leads to Arrests and Shootings

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis has intensified local tensions amid ongoing immigration enforcement disputes. This incident follows the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, highlighting the heightened federal presence with around 3,000 agents in the city. The Trump administration’s “Operation Metro Surge” targets immigrants, particularly from the Somali community, amidst allegations of widespread fraud in public assistance programs. Protests have erupted in response to these events, reflecting the community’s outrage over the actions of federal agents.