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Justice Department Investigates Fatal Shooting of Protester

2/6/2026

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The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Minneapolis protest victim, by federal agents.
Pretti was shot during protests against a Trump immigration enforcement operation.
A federal judge expressed concern over inflammatory statements by Trump officials but found no need for ongoing evidence-preservation supervision.
Agents have been identified, video evidence contradicts the government's narrative, and JD Vance refuses to retract his 'assassin' description.

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The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Minneapolis protest victim, by federal agents.
Pretti was shot during protests against a Trump immigration enforcement operation.
A federal judge expressed concern over inflammatory statements by Trump officials but found no need for ongoing evidence-preservation supervision.
Agents have been identified, video evidence contradicts the government's narrative, and JD Vance refuses to retract his 'assassin' description.