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Minneapolis Council Member Calls ICE 'Deadly Killer' Amid Grief

1/27/2026

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Aisha Chughtai, a Minneapolis council member, criticized federal agents, calling ICE the number one deadly killer after nurse Alex Pretti's shooting.
Chughtai described fear and grief where federal agents detain immigrants.
She urged Governor Tim Walz to declare a state of emergency and impose an eviction moratorium, noting 80% of residents are renters.
Chughtai said residents must resist ICE and support each other until ICE leaves Minnesota.

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Aisha Chughtai, a Minneapolis council member, criticized federal agents, calling ICE the number one deadly killer after nurse Alex Pretti's shooting.
Chughtai described fear and grief where federal agents detain immigrants.
She urged Governor Tim Walz to declare a state of emergency and impose an eviction moratorium, noting 80% of residents are renters.
Chughtai said residents must resist ICE and support each other until ICE leaves Minnesota.