General · 27 January 2026
Trump Administration Shifts Immigration Approach After Minneapolis Shooting
Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, the Trump administration is adjusting its approach to immigration enforcement. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, a key figure in the crackdown, is departing. Tom Homan will be leading on-the-ground efforts. The shooting of Pretti, who witnesses say was holding a phone and not a weapon, sparked protests and conflicting accounts between federal officials and eyewitnesses, escalating tensions in the city and across the country.
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