US protesters begin nationwide strike as DOJ launches Pretti killing probe
Summary
Protesters across the U.S. have initiated a strike, abstaining from work, school, and shopping, in response to President Donald Trump's administration's deportation efforts. This action follows the recent killings of two American citizens in Minnesota by immigration agents. The U.S. Department of Justice announced a civil rights investigation into one of the killings but has not yet investigated the other.Key Facts
- Protesters are holding a nationwide strike against deportation efforts by President Trump's administration.
- The strike responds to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, both killed by immigration agents in Minnesota.
- The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into Alex Pretti's death.
- President Trump and other officials initially claimed Pretti posed a threat to officials.
- There is no announced investigation into the circumstances around Renee Nicole Good's death.
- Representative Ilhan Omar supports the strike, encouraging solidarity against the immigration actions.
- Some schools across the U.S. have closed due to anticipated absences from the strike.
- Protesters planned to gather and march in Washington, DC, highlighting widespread dissent against the immigration operations.
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