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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  Federal agents stand off against protestors January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Agents allegedly shot and killed protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24: People demonstrate on Nicolett Avenue after a fatal shooting by federal agents on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a south Minneapolis resident, amid a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24: People run as they are enveloped by tear gas thrown by local officials on Nicollet Avenue after a fatal shooting by federal agents on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a south Minneapolis resident, amid a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24: People run as they are enveloped by tear gas thrown by local officials on Nicollet Avenue after a fatal shooting by federal agents on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a south Minneapolis resident, amid a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  Federal agents block off the scene of a shooting as crowds gather on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Agents allegedly shot a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  Protestors are hit with tear gas from federal agents on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protestors gathered after after a protestor was shot amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region.   (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  A protestor with an upside down American flag takes a knee while facing federal agents amid protests following a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  Federal agents fire tear gas at protestors on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Earlier that day agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region.   (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  A person is tackled by federal agents amid protests following a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  A person is tackled by federalz agent amid protests following a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  A person is tackled by a federal agent amid protests following a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  A person taunts federal agents amid protests following a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  A federal agent  kicks a tear gas canister at protestors after federal agents allegedly shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.   The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region.   (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24:  Protestors retreat after federal agents fire tear gas on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protestors gathered after after a protestor was shot and killed amid a scuffle to arrest him.  The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region.   (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
This undated photo provided by Michael Pretti shows Alex J. Pretti, the man who was shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Michael Pretti via AP)
This undated photo provided by Michael Pretti shows Alex J. Pretti, the man who was shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Michael Pretti via AP)
Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas at protesters after a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas at protesters after a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 24: Federal agents stand off against protestors January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Agents allegedly shot and killed protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)