Massive Minneapolis Protests Continue After Alex Pretti’s Death — Funeral & Vigils Ignite Anger

Описание: 📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota — January 25–26, 2026
Protests have erupted again on the streets of Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation — the second such death this month in the city. Demonstrators are demanding justice, accountability, and the removal of federal immigration agents, as crowds mourn and remember Pretti’s life and service. �
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✔️ Ongoing Massive Protests: Thousands of people have gathered in below-freezing temperatures, blocking streets, chanting “ICE out now,” and confronting federal enforcement agents while also calling for systemic change. �
✔️ Funeral & Vigils for Alex Pretti: Neighbors, friends, and community members held candlelight vigils and created memorials with flowers and candles at the shooting site. Hundreds have mourned Pretti’s life, honoring his work as a compassionate ICU nurse and community caregiver. �
✔️ Growing Public Outrage: Some protesters erected makeshift barricades, rallied in neighborhoods across Minneapolis, and held block-by-block vigils remembering Pretti alongside earlier victims of federal enforcement. �
✔️ National Reaction: Solidarity protests have also been reported in other U.S. cities, with chants for justice and demands that federal authorities leave Minnesota to de-escalate tensions. �
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📌 Why This Matters:
The killing of Alex Pretti — an ICU nurse and U.S. citizen — has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics. Protesters argue that aggressive federal actions are harming civilians and eroding civil liberties, while calls for investigations and transparency continue to grow. �
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📅 Published: January 26, 2026
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