MN - One dead after Minneapolis shooting involving immigration agents, US media report, January 24, 2026

[Summerliz03]

8:21 AM

GOP candidate Chris Madel drops out of gubernatorial race in protest over federal crackdown​

Chris Madel, who was running as a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, has ended his campaign, saying he can't support national Republicans' "state retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would



"Operation Metro Surge has expanded far beyond its stated focus on true public safety threats. United States citizens, particularly those of Color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That's wrong," Madel said. "Weaponizing criminal investigations against political opponents is unconstitutional regardless of who is in power."

Madel was on WCCO Sunday Morning with Esme Murphy a little over one week ago, where he alleged, without evidence, that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was directing the Minneapolis Police Department to fight against federal immigration enforcement forces.

Madel was among a crowded Republican field for the governorship, including House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 2022 Republican nominee Dr. Scott Jensen, U.S. Army veteran and business owner Kendall Qualls and Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins

By Eric Henderson

2 federal hearings Monday after Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti; Trump sending Tom Homan to Minnesota

U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the weekend, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence connected to the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.

www.cbsnews.com

lol Jennie! You beat me to it - I will delete my post!

But as I said in my post about this, I give this man credit for standing up for what he believes in and stating the truth about what is happening!

 

[Inthedetails]

Thank you! I've been trying to find the time for this hearing. Appreciate this update.

jmo

Live updates of today's hearing (Jan 26)

Alex Pretti shooting: Obamas and Clinton speak out on fatal Minneapolis killing

The Obamas urged the Trump administration to ‘reconsider’ their approach to immigration enforcement

www.independent.co.uk

 

[otto]

The thing is, he doesn't get to decide. With due respect, Otto, America has a Constitution that guarantees certain rights. Those rights are codified in that document and cannot be changed at the whims of any administration. The only thing that changes the Constitution is an amendment. An amendment requires 2/3 of the House of Representatives and 2/3 of the Senate. THEN, it goes to the states and has to be supported by 38 states.

So the ICE department can say whatever they want. It doesn't make it true.

Americans are Constitutionally guaranteed the right to protest and to observe public law enforcement. They are also guaranteed the right to ask questions. Unless someone can point out exactly what this gentlemen did that "interfered" with federal law enforcement, I call bull on what the administration is saying.



I disagree entirely. What I see on that video starts with ICE putting their hand on a protestor and ends with a US citizen dead. There is no published backstory about interference. In America, protestors are allowed to shout at law enforcement so confrontation or not is not justification for anything that followed.

MOO.

There's also federal law, which prohibits willfully interfering with a federal law enforcement agent through the use of intimidation. It is not necessary to demonstrate that force was used against the agent, only to show that someone's willful actions constituted interference.

"Section 3056(d) of Title 18 prohibits knowingly and willfully obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a Federal law enforcement agent who is engaged in protective functions. It is a felony under 18 U.S.C. § 111 forcibly to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with Federal law enforcement officers, including Secret Service agents, in the performance of their duties. Unlike 18 U.S.C. § 111, 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d) appears to require proof of knowledge of the victim's official status. Compare the similar distinction drawn between 18 U.S.C. § 111 and 26 U.S.C. § 7212 in United States v. Rybicki, 403 F.2d 599 (6th Cir. 1968). In prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. § 3056, it is not necessary to show that the defendant used force against a Federal law enforcement agent. It would suffice to show that the defendant's willful action constituted an obstruction or resistance to or interference with, the performance of the protective duties of a Federal law enforcement agent. See S. Rep. No. 1252, 91st Cong., 2d Sess. 14 (1970). This statute authorizes Secret Service agents to arrest persons who engage in activities which could nullify or reduce the effectiveness of security precautions taken by the Secret Service, without requiring proof that such interference was forcible or aggressive. Section 3056(d) applies only to those protective functions enumerated therein."

https://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1562-obstruction-secret-service-18-usc-3056d

 

[Cryptic]

I think pressure from a large number of Republican congressmen will be the only thing that would push the administration to conduct an investigation into this killing and I hope that more of them continue to speak out. Otherwise, they (Congress) really are not doing the job they were elected to do. IMO.

Hoping that push leads to a temporary (key word) stand down on enforcement activities while additional training is developed centered on dealing with protesters while still making arrests.

 

[tlcya]

There's also federal law, which prohibits willfully interfering with a federal law enforcement agent through the use of intimidation. It is not necessary to demonstrate that force was used against the agent, only to show that someone's willful actions constituted interference.

"Section 3056(d) of Title 18 prohibits knowingly and willfully obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a Federal law enforcement agent who is engaged in protective functions. It is a felony under 18 U.S.C. § 111 forcibly to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with Federal law enforcement officers, including Secret Service agents, in the performance of their duties. Unlike 18 U.S.C. § 111, 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d) appears to require proof of knowledge of the victim's official status. Compare the similar distinction drawn between 18 U.S.C. § 111 and 26 U.S.C. § 7212 in United States v. Rybicki, 403 F.2d 599 (6th Cir. 1968). In prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. § 3056, it is not necessary to show that the defendant used force against a Federal law enforcement agent. It would suffice to show that the defendant's willful action constituted an obstruction or resistance to or interference with, the performance of the protective duties of a Federal law enforcement agent. See S. Rep. No. 1252, 91st Cong., 2d Sess. 14 (1970). This statute authorizes Secret Service agents to arrest persons who engage in activities which could nullify or reduce the effectiveness of security precautions taken by the Secret Service, without requiring proof that such interference was forcible or aggressive. Section 3056(d) applies only to those protective functions enumerated therein."

https://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1562-obstruction-secret-service-18-usc-3056d

So I guess that brings us back to debating did Alex Pretti's presence on the street that day observing and filming agents constitute interfering with a federal agent engaged in protective functions? Was the act of filming interference, intimidation, impeding, assaulting or otherwise hampering them in their jobs?

Because I don't think the act of being present at some distance and filming constitutes any of those bolded things. JM own very strong O

ETA and for those who might answer yes, the victim was doing those things - what differentiates this agency from secret police if the public cannot observe and film their actions without being labelled domestic terrorists and summarily shot?

 

[Inthedetails]

Regarding the killing of Alex Pretti, more voices are not believing it was justified.

A group of current and former employees at the Department of Health and Human Services issued an open letter to the U.S. Senate condemning the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti.
“As current and former Department of Health and Human Services staff, we are deeply shaken by the execution of our colleague, Alex Pretti, on January 24, 2026. This loss of life reflects a growing public health crisis as a result of the actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),” the letter reads. “We cannot pursue our mission to improve the health and well-being of all Americans while DHS agents are murdering, assaulting, and terrorizing people who call this country home.”

Alex Pretti shooting: Obamas and Clinton speak out on fatal Minneapolis killing

The Obamas urged the Trump administration to ‘reconsider’ their approach to immigration enforcement

www.independent.co.uk

 

[LAborn]

Hoping that push leads to a temporary (key word) stand down on enforcement activities while additional training is developed centered on dealing with protesters while still making arrests.

There is zero reason for armed ICE agents to be there or anywhere. Immigration enforcement has existed for decades without incident. If it's not obvious, this is clearly a hostile move to intimidate by Trump administration on blue states. Notice where the attacks have happened, what do they all have in common? JM educated O

 

[Inthedetails]

So I guess that brings us back to debating did Alex Pretti's presence on the street that day observing and filming agents constitute interfering with a federal agent engaged in protective functions? Was the act of filming interference, intimidation, impeding, assaulting or otherwise hampering them in their jobs?

Because I don't think the act of being present at some distance and filming constitutes any of those bolded things. JM own very strong O

Unless you believe that agents walking toward people to shove women on the ground was "their job" and Alex hampered them from doing more shoving.

And I don't think Alex hampered them; he was assisting the woman. The agents had the opportunity to back off and didn't.


jmopinion

 

[Gators North]

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Enforcing the law is a basic responsibility of government. Law enforcement should be able to do its job without outside interference, and protesters shouldn’t be allowed to dictate whether or not the law is enforced. imo

Is there a point at which protesters should reconsider their approach?

Is there a point at which ICE should reconsider THEIR approach? IMO

 

[MrsWatson]

Yes, why were the agents shoving those women to the ground? Did the ladies say some hurty words? What is the justification for assaulting bystanders?

Standing on a public street voicing your displeasure is not a crime. In fact, free speech and the freedom to protest is one of the US founding principles.

MOO

 

[LAborn]

Not sure if this will show up for everyone, but NYT created a moment by moment, and Morning Joe shows stills and reads along with where everyone was and what happened. It's INSANE

https://bsky.app/profile/cwebbonline.com%2Fpost%2F3mddheiqzfk26

 

[nhmemorymaker]

There's also federal law, which prohibits willfully interfering with a federal law enforcement agent through the use of intimidation. It is not necessary to demonstrate that force was used against the agent, only to show that someone's willful actions constituted interference.

"Section 3056(d) of Title 18 prohibits knowingly and willfully obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a Federal law enforcement agent who is engaged in protective functions. It is a felony under 18 U.S.C. § 111 forcibly to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with Federal law enforcement officers, including Secret Service agents, in the performance of their duties. Unlike 18 U.S.C. § 111, 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d) appears to require proof of knowledge of the victim's official status. Compare the similar distinction drawn between 18 U.S.C. § 111 and 26 U.S.C. § 7212 in United States v. Rybicki, 403 F.2d 599 (6th Cir. 1968). In prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. § 3056, it is not necessary to show that the defendant used force against a Federal law enforcement agent. It would suffice to show that the defendant's willful action constituted an obstruction or resistance to or interference with, the performance of the protective duties of a Federal law enforcement agent. See S. Rep. No. 1252, 91st Cong., 2d Sess. 14 (1970). This statute authorizes Secret Service agents to arrest persons who engage in activities which could nullify or reduce the effectiveness of security precautions taken by the Secret Service, without requiring proof that such interference was forcible or aggressive. Section 3056(d) applies only to those protective functions enumerated therein."

https://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1562-obstruction-secret-service-18-usc-3056d

yes, any of us can pull up Federal Laws, just as the POTUS has done. And I am sure his people are analyzing every work in the manual you have quoted.

I fully expect we will see both your Manual posting, AND the following Insurrection Act principles put to use to try and re-crucify both killed protesters in MN.

But outranking any of these laws is the Supremacy of the Bill of Rights:
The Supremacy Clause (Article VI) establishes that the Constitution, and by extension the Bill of Rights, takes priority over any conflicting state or federal law.

Enacted in 1792, the Insurrection Act grants the president the authority to deploy the U.S. military domestically and use it against Americans under certain conditions. While there are rare circumstances in which such authority might be necessary, the law, which has not been meaningfully updated in over 150 years, is dangerously overbroad and ripe for abuse. President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops in American cities if courts shut down his efforts to federalize and deploy National Guard forces under a different law.
Key language in the Insurrection Act, particularly in 10 U.S.C. § 252, allows the president to use armed forces when "unlawful obstructions, combinations, or assemblages, or rebellion" make it "impracticable to enforce the laws of the United States in any State by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings". Section 253 permits military force if domestic violence impedes law enforcement to the extent that constitutional rights are deprived. The act's provisions, including 10 U.S.C. § 251 (state request) and § 252 (president acts without request), require the president to issue a proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse. Trump has invoked the act or similar language concerning protests and immigration. The Insurrection Act is an exception to the Posse Comitatus Act, allowing active-duty military in domestic law enforcement.

The Insurrection Act, Explained

The vague and rarely used law gives the president broad power to deploy the military domestically — but it’s not a blank check.

www.brennancenter.org

https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/documents/hdasa/references/insurrection_act.pdf

 

[LAborn]

AP live stream of the hearing this morning

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Yes, why were the agents shoving those women to the ground? Did the ladies say some hurty words? What is the justification for assaulting bystanders?

Standing on a public street voicing your displeasure is not a crime. In fact, free speech and the freedom to protest is one of the US founding principles.

MOO

I have been "looking for" an answer to this very question.... Why were they hurting and pushing these women.
I am certain there are witnesses who have been able to answer this.... but I have not been able to find what has been stated. Not yet anyway.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Yes, why were the agents shoving those women to the ground? Did the ladies say some hurty words? What is the justification for assaulting bystanders?

Standing on a public street voicing your displeasure is not a crime. In fact, free speech and the freedom to protest is one of the US founding principles.

MOO

and I repeat. Pass it on.....

The Supremacy Clause (Article VI) establishes that the Constitution, and by extension the Bill of Rights, takes priority over any conflicting state or federal law.

 

[otto]

So I guess that brings us back to debating did Alex Pretti's presence on the street that day observing and filming agents constitute interfering with a federal agent engaged in protective functions? Was the act of filming interference, intimidation, impeding, assaulting or otherwise hampering them in their jobs?

Because I don't think the act of being present at some distance and filming constitutes any of those bolded things. JM own very strong

ETA and for those who might answer yes, the victim was doing those things - what differentiates this agency from secret police if the public cannot observe and film their actions without being labelled domestic terrorists and summarily shot?

That seems to be the question - what happened prior to the shooting that resulted in the shooting. Some argue that everyone has the right to interfere with federal agents undertaking their job duties. Federal law says that there are limits regarding interference. Intimidation is not allowed. Blowing whistles, approaching federal officers to confront them about the job they are doing, swearing, chanting all constitute a form of intimidation.

I don't think there is a question of whether the intimidation interferes with undertaking the responsibilities, but rather whether it exists or not. Is it reasonable to assume that intimidation does not violate federal law if the officer appears to be un-impacted by the intimidation?

If federal officers perceive an environment of intimidation, how does that shift their perspective of protesters? If intimidation of federal officers undertaking duties is a violation of federal law, is that for the safety of protesters and federal officers?

Was this a situation where peaceful protesters were not interfering with federal officers, then officers grabbed an 'observer' man, tackled him, someone said "gun" and then there were 10 gunshots? Was this a situation with heightened emotions, intimidation of federal officers, two interactions between Pretti and federal officers, an apparent altercation between the woman in the white coat and the officer, and the escalation of that intimidation resulted in a really horrific outcome where officers started shooting?

What could have been removed from the equation to change the outcome? Better trained officers is obvious, but beyond that?

In this photo, the officer appears to be pointing while Pretti is standing within inches of him. What might the officer be saying? Please get off the road - move to the sidewalk?

What's happening here? What does the body language tell us?

Here, it appears that the taller Pretti is crouched down a little to be at eye level with the federal officer. Why?

Source: video at this website

Beelden van doodgeschoten burger Minneapolis spreken kamp-Trump tegen

Uit de video's en ooggetuigenverslagen blijkt dat Pretti geen wapen in zijn handen hield, maar juist een telefoon. Deze feiten staan haaks op uitspraken van de federale overheid.

nos.nl

Is the woman in the green circle an observer? If so, why is the federal agent turned to look at her?

What are they talking about that results in the federal officer shoving her towards the sidewalk? Why is Pretti turned around to pay attention? Is he concerned about the conversation? The officer then shoves the woman in the white coat. She slips on the ice and snow. Pretti put himself between the officer and the woman in the white coat. Then it all went wrong.

Guardian News video

 

[moonglow123]

So, we have the creator of DHS, other ICE officials, various conservative organizations, and many -Republican- politicians condemning this shooting and demanding an investigation. I repeat. Even people that normally stand behind Trump are demanding an investigation and saying that this shooting was not justified.

I don’t think any lawyer would be able to successfully argue that Alex was “obstructing” ICE duties and therefore deserved to be fatally shot.

I know our leaders will be reluctant to grant an independent investigation, but I’m not seeing any other way forward when even their normally fervent supporters are demanding one.

Alex deserves justice.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

I have been "looking for" an answer to this very question.... Why were they hurting and pushing these women.
I am certain there are witnesses who have been able to answer this.... but I have not been able to find what has been stated. Not yet anyway.

They knowingly inserted themselves into an active law enforcement operation. This was not an organic protest that coincidentally occurred at the same location agents were trying to make an arrest. imo

 

[witchway]

That seems to be the question - what happened prior to the shooting that resulted in the shooting. Some argue that everyone has the right to interfere with federal agents undertaking their job duties. Federal law says that there are limits regarding interference. Intimidation is not allowed. Blowing whistles, approaching federal officers to confront them about the job they are doing, swearing, chanting all constitute a form of intimidation.

I don't think there is a question of whether the intimidation interferes with undertaking the responsibilities, but rather whether it exists or not. Is it reasonable to assume that intimidation does not violate federal law if the officer appears to be un-impacted by the intimidation?

If federal officers perceive an environment of intimidation, how does that shift their perspective of protesters? If intimidation of federal officers undertaking duties is a violation of federal law, is that for the safety of protesters and federal officers?

Was this a situation where peaceful protesters were not interfering with federal officers, then officers grabbed an 'observer' man, tackled him, someone said "gun" and then there were 10 gunshots? Was this a situation with heightened emotions, intimidation of federal officers, two interactions between Pretti and federal officers, an apparent altercation between the woman in the white coat and the officer, and the escalation of that intimidation resulted in a really horrific outcome where officers started shooting?

What could have been removed from the equation to change the outcome? Better trained officers is obvious, but beyond that?

In this photo, the officer appears to be pointing while Pretti is standing within inches of him. What might the officer be saying? Please get off the road - move to the sidewalk?
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What's happening here? What does the body language tell us?
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Here, it appears that the taller Pretti is crouched down a little to be at eye level with the federal officer. Why?
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Source: video at this website

Beelden van doodgeschoten burger Minneapolis spreken kamp-Trump tegen

Uit de video's en ooggetuigenverslagen blijkt dat Pretti geen wapen in zijn handen hield, maar juist een telefoon. Deze feiten staan haaks op uitspraken van de federale overheid.

nos.nl

Is the woman in the green circle an observer? If so, why is the federal agent turned to look at her?
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What are they talking about that results in the federal officer shoving her towards the sidewalk? Why is Pretti turned around to pay attention? Is he concerned about the conversation? The officer then shoves the woman in the white coat. She slips on the ice and snow. Pretti put himself between the officer and the woman in the white coat. Then it all went wrong.
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Guardian News video

Were 9 to 11 bullets ever justified, ever? I say no. I don’t see your point, sorry. jmo

 

[Summerliz03]

They knowingly inserted themselves into an active law enforcement operation. This was not an organic protest that coincidentally occurred at the same location agents were trying to make an arrest. imo

So then they should have been properly and legally arrested by law enforcement, not pushed to the ground, pepper sprayed and then shot in the back 10 times.