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Minneapolis Protests Honor Alex Pretti, Demand Immigration Reform

2/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis to honor Alex Pretti, shot by Border Patrol agents, and demand accountability for his and Renee Good's deaths.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension criticized the FBI's unprecedented refusal to share evidence.
Protests reduced federal agents from 3,000 to under 500, with activists calling for ICE's removal and reform.
A Dropkick Murphys benefit concert is scheduled for March 6 to support local immigrant rights initiatives.

History

Historical Context

Protests in Minneapolis have deep roots in systemic issues surrounding police violence and racial injustice. Following the 2017 shooting of Justine Damond, community outrage grew, culminating in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, which sparked global protests. The recent protests for Alex Pretti and Renee Good echo demands for accountability and reform, reflecting a broader movement for immigrant rights and changes in policing practices in the U.S.

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Story summary

Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis to honor Alex Pretti, shot by Border Patrol agents, and demand accountability for his and Renee Good's deaths.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension criticized the FBI's unprecedented refusal to share evidence.
Protests reduced federal agents from 3,000 to under 500, with activists calling for ICE's removal and reform.
A Dropkick Murphys benefit concert is scheduled for March 6 to support local immigrant rights initiatives.

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