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Large protests spread across US after Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal agents (www.theguardian.com)

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Sat 24 Jan 2026 21.32 EST

Large protests spread across US cities on Saturday – including Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Providence, Rhode Island – after 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a registered nurse living in Minneapolis, was shot dead by federal agents.

The wave of demonstrations come just one day after thousands marched through the streets of Minneapolis to protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Protesters again braved the extreme cold to speak out against the agency and show support for Pretti and others who have been harmed by the surge of immigration agents who have flooded the city in recent week.

Thousands more rallied in Union Square in New York City, with footage showing demonstrators shouting: “Say it once, say it twice, we will not put up with ICE!”

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[–] Greyghoster@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Maybe turning out and voting may be something to do.

[–] cabbage@piefed.social 1 points 23 hours ago

It would have been a good idea. At this point it's a bit late for that.