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Minneapolis Protests Erupt After Federal Agent Shooting

1/27/2026

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On January 25, 2026, demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis after nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents.
The incident is part of a trend of five federal-agent shootings this month.
Khosla Ventures partner Keith Rabois defended the shooting, which led partners to distance themselves.
Over 450 employees from Google and Meta urged leaders to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and withdraw federal agents from U.S. cities.

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Story summary

On January 25, 2026, demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis after nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents.
The incident is part of a trend of five federal-agent shootings this month.
Khosla Ventures partner Keith Rabois defended the shooting, which led partners to distance themselves.
Over 450 employees from Google and Meta urged leaders to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and withdraw federal agents from U.S. cities.