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Illinois Leaders Demand Abolishment of ICE After Fatal Shooting

1/25/2026

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Pritzker and Johnson Abolish ICE

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis (Jan 24, 2026).
Johnson condemned ICE, saying, "When they come for one of us, they come for all of us."
Pritzker criticized ICE funding and operations, linking the incident to broader federal violence.
The shooting amid protests rekindled Democratic debates over ICE's future and funding.

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Mamdani Condemns ICE

On January 24, 2026, federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis.
The incident sparked outrage and protests.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident, stating that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terrorizes cities.
Pretti's family and eyewitnesses say he was unarmed and protecting a woman.

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Historical Context

The repeal of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1800 marked a pivotal shift in U.S. immigration policy and civil liberties, as President Thomas Jefferson's administration sought to protect individual rights against Federalist repression. This historical backdrop resonates today, as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson advocate for abolishing ICE, reflecting ongoing debates about federal immigration enforcement and community relations.

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Pritzker and Johnson Abolish ICE

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis (Jan 24, 2026).
Johnson condemned ICE, saying, "When they come for one of us, they come for all of us."
Pritzker criticized ICE funding and operations, linking the incident to broader federal violence.
The shooting amid protests rekindled Democratic debates over ICE's future and funding.

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