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Federal Agents Kill Nurse at Immigration Protest, Outrage Grows

1/26/2026

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Nurse Killed Protesting

Federal immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Pretti was participating in protests against immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security says he approached with a handgun and resisted, contradicting videos that show him with a phone and being tackled.
Protests spread to Minneapolis and other cities, with Governor Tim Walz and officials condemning the federal response as an "occupation".

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Campos Homicide Investigation

The autopsy on January 3, 2026 found Geraldo Lunas Campos, a Cuban immigrant, died in ICE custody as a homicide by asphyxia.
Dr. Mary Jumbelic clarified that homicide means death caused by another person, not necessarily malicious intent.
Witnesses allege guards restrained Campos before he became unresponsive.
Campos's family is pursuing a wrongful-death lawsuit and has secured a temporary restraining order to prevent deportation of key witnesses.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, proposed by Emanuel Celler and supported by Senator Ted Kennedy, abolished national origin quotas established in 1924, significantly increasing immigration from Latin America and other regions. This shift contributed to a more diverse U.S. population. Recent deaths during immigration enforcement highlight ongoing tensions and the urgent need for reform in federal immigration policies and practices.

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Nurse Killed Protesting

Federal immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Pretti was participating in protests against immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security says he approached with a handgun and resisted, contradicting videos that show him with a phone and being tackled.
Protests spread to Minneapolis and other cities, with Governor Tim Walz and officials condemning the federal response as an "occupation".

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