Another U.S. citizen was shot and killed by ICE officers in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis, with video from multiple angles and witness testimony directly contradicting the government’s immediate and coordinated falsities.
Soon after the shooting, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, suggesting that the solution to violence triggered by ICE enforcement is for the state share the records of welfare recipients, repeal state sanctuary policies, and allow access to the state’s voter roles.
The shooting of Alex Pretti, and/or the government’s characterization of what happened, drew criticism and/or condemnation from sources including the Wall Street Journal, the NRA, the Libertarian National Committee Chair, the NBA Players Association, a nurses’ union, and some high-profile Republicans, even triggering the resignation of the GOP candidate for governor in Minnesota.
Senate Democrats vowed to oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security, increasing the chance of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
While ICE quietly frees some detained families, a Minnesota judge has ordered the release of ICE detainees arrested without warrants.
Visit the MoveOn Immigration Defense Hub to see what allies can do.
ACLU has short simple videos outlining your rights with respect to law enforcement, available in multiple languages–and a printable PDF to share.
If you’re feeling low, read this Atlantic article recounting the efforts of everyday people in Minneapolis for inspiration.
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