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Border Patrol Shooting Sparks Outrage Over Detained Child's Safety

1/26/2026

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Border Patrol Shooting

A U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during a targeted immigration operation in Minneapolis on Saturday, the area’s third federal shooting.
Pretti allegedly approached agents with a handgun, prompting defensive shots by agents.
Advocates criticize the government's handling of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained with his father.
DHS officials say Liam is in a safe environment, though accounts of his detention remain contested.

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Newsom Refutes Claims

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office refuted Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's claims of state-ICE cooperation.
Newsom said California collaborates with ICE only to transfer convicted criminals from state prisons, not for immigration enforcement.
The rebuttal follows Bovino's Fox News remarks accusing California of obstructing federal efforts.
Newsom's office criticized ICE's tactics as racially profiling and said California prioritizes public safety without terrorizing communities.

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Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Latin America and Asia, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape. The recent shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents highlights ongoing tensions in immigration enforcement and community relations.

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Border Patrol Shooting

A U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during a targeted immigration operation in Minneapolis on Saturday, the area’s third federal shooting.
Pretti allegedly approached agents with a handgun, prompting defensive shots by agents.
Advocates criticize the government's handling of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained with his father.
DHS officials say Liam is in a safe environment, though accounts of his detention remain contested.

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