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Criticism Grows Over Trump's Immigration Tactics After Shooting

1/29/2026

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Madel Critiques Trump

Minnesota attorney Chris Madel criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement for instilling fear among people of color.
He said citizens feel compelled to carry identification to prove their status.
The backlash followed the shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent, prompting federal agents to withdraw from the state.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego proposed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) overhaul, focusing on serious criminals and professional conduct.

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Biden Faces Immigration Scrutiny

The Biden administration faces scrutiny for immigration policies potentially violating U.S. treaty obligations.
In Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has deployed 3,000 agents, triggering lawsuits alleging constitutional violations.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reopening settled refugee cases, raising due-process and non-refoulement concerns.
Critics warn that the denaturalization push could turn a rare remedy into routine enforcement, risking overload and weakened protections.

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Madel Critiques Trump

Minnesota attorney Chris Madel criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement for instilling fear among people of color.
He said citizens feel compelled to carry identification to prove their status.
The backlash followed the shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent, prompting federal agents to withdraw from the state.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego proposed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) overhaul, focusing on serious criminals and professional conduct.

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