Summary
Two U.S. federal agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti during an immigration raid in Minneapolis are on leave. President Trump and others have reacted to the shooting with a mix of condemnation and policy changes in Minneapolis.
Key Facts
- Two U.S. federal agents are on administrative leave after the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
- The shooting happened during an immigration raid and was caught on video.
- President Trump’s administration initially tried to justify the shooting, but it has been widely criticized.
- President Trump replaced a Border Patrol official involved in Minnesota with another leader.
- Trump promised to "de-escalate" the situation in Minnesota but warned the Minneapolis mayor about not enforcing federal immigration laws.
- Tensions are high in Minneapolis due to ongoing immigration raids, and arrests have been made related to protests.
- Congresswoman Ilhan Omar stated that the presence of federal officers is making community members afraid.
