The Trump administration’s immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won’t go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
Minneapolis shootings
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Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe
Alex Pretti’s shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis has prompted a DOJ civil rights probe. Renee Macklin Good’s death by federal agents has not.
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How the Minneapolis killings look from Trump country
The shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal agents in Minneapolis have enraged many people across the country. NPR wanted to know what supporters of President Trump’s immigration policy think about the shootings.
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In the wake of Alex Pretti’s death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
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Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
Trump officials have called the victim a “domestic terrorist.” State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
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The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged
Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
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Minnesota state lawmaker killed, another wounded in targeted shootings
A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings early Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.
