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ICU Nurse Shot by Federal Agents Sparks Outrage

1/26/2026

Summary

Nurse Fatally Shot

On January 24, 2026, federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation.
Witnesses and video evidence show he was disarmed and pinned down while filming.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he posed a handgun threat, which witnesses dispute.
Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, condemned the shooting and noted protests across multiple cities.

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 diverse countries. By the 1970s, over 1 million immigrants arrived annually. The recent shooting of Alex Pretti during an enforcement operation underscores ongoing tensions in U.S. immigration policy and civil rights, sparking renewed protests and debates.

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Nurse Fatally Shot

On January 24, 2026, federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation.
Witnesses and video evidence show he was disarmed and pinned down while filming.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he posed a handgun threat, which witnesses dispute.
Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, condemned the shooting and noted protests across multiple cities.

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