Summary
Federal officers in Minneapolis claimed they were looking for a dangerous suspect, José Huerta-Chuma, but records showed he had only minor offenses. During a related operation, nurse Alex Pretti, who had no criminal record, was shot and killed. The operation, part of a larger immigration enforcement effort, has faced criticism for its tactics and the nature of its arrests.
Key Facts
- Federal officers in Minneapolis described suspect José Huerta-Chuma as a violent offender.
- Minnesota records show Huerta-Chuma had only misdemeanors, not felonies.
- An ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot and killed during the operation.
- The operation was part of a larger immigration effort named Operation Metro Surge.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended the operation as necessary for public safety.
- President Donald Trump stated that numerous criminals were removed through the operation.
- Critics, including the ACLU, argue the actions of ICE and Border Patrol are dangerous.
- About 3,000 arrests were made in six weeks, but detainees included those without violent records.
