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Republicans Call for Investigation After ICE Shooting Incident

1/27/2026

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Republicans Question Immigration Enforcement

A growing number of Republicans express concern about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
Senators Bill Cassidy (R) and Lisa Murkowski (R) call for independent investigations.
A whistleblower memo shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been authorized to enter homes.
Democrats plan responses, including potential sanctions against the Department of Homeland Security leadership.

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Judge Questions DOJ

A federal judge in Oregon questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi's letter to Minnesota, raising questions about DOJ motives in the voter roll campaign.
Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai said the letter links immigration enforcement to voter data access and could undermine the Civil Rights Act of 1960.
Oregon's attorneys argued the letter confirms political motivation, and Kasubhai's remarks reflect skepticism toward the DOJ's push for unredacted voter data.

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Republicans Question Immigration Enforcement

A growing number of Republicans express concern about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
Senators Bill Cassidy (R) and Lisa Murkowski (R) call for independent investigations.
A whistleblower memo shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been authorized to enter homes.
Democrats plan responses, including potential sanctions against the Department of Homeland Security leadership.

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