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Minneapolis: ICE Chief to Withdraw Amid Outcry Over Citizen Deaths

Published January 27, 2026, 18:16
Minneapolis: ICE Chief to Withdraw Amid Outcry Over Citizen Deaths

The police presence in Minneapolis is expected to decrease following two fatal armed confrontations between federal agents and protesters. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and some agents are set to withdraw, while President Trump's new envoy, Tom Homan, will meet with the city's mayor. The death of 37-year-old protester Alex Pretty sparked outrage and criticism of the Trump administration, as well as calls for an independent investigation. Officials initially claimed Pretty posed a threat, but later retracted those statements. The case has drawn reactions even from Republicans, with some demanding immediate administrative leave for the agents involved and others criticizing the Secretary of Homeland Security. The handling of the case by the Trump administration and the use of force by federal authorities have raised serious questions about immigration policies and police brutality.