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Troops Withdrawn Amid Protests Over Fatal Shootings

2/3/2026

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The U.S. Northern Command removed more than 1,500 active-duty troops from heightened alert status for potential deployment to Minnesota.
The move followed protests against the January 7 killing of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration officer.
After the January 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, the administration decided to withdraw the troops that had been prepared for deployment.

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Story summary

The U.S. Northern Command removed more than 1,500 active-duty troops from heightened alert status for potential deployment to Minnesota.
The move followed protests against the January 7 killing of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration officer.
After the January 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, the administration decided to withdraw the troops that had been prepared for deployment.