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DOJ Investigates Shooting of Filming Man by Agents

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Eyewitness videos contradict officials' claims that Pretti approached agents with a gun, showing he was filming with a cellphone when shot.
Protests continue in Minneapolis as community leaders and local officials demand accountability.

History

Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, marked a significant legislative victory against racial discrimination, prohibiting inequality based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This act emerged from the civil rights movement's pressures and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, reflecting ongoing struggles for justice, as highlighted by recent protests following the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Eyewitness videos contradict officials' claims that Pretti approached agents with a gun, showing he was filming with a cellphone when shot.
Protests continue in Minneapolis as community leaders and local officials demand accountability.

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