A Second Night of Terror: The Dark Reality of ICE's Actions in Minneapolis
The US government's attempt to reassure its employees that they are above the law is nothing short of laughable. Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, an ICE agent claimed that their colleagues were entitled to "federal immunity" and could not be stopped from carrying out their duties. This assertion is false and has been repeatedly debunked.
The latest incident, in which 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was shot multiple times after being pepper-sprayed and overpowered, further exposes the dark reality of ICE's actions. Mobile phone footage shows that Mr Pretti posed no threat, yet he was met with brutal force by the quasi-paramilitary agents. The killing has been described as a "summary street execution" by security forces.
The Trump administration's determination to wage urban warfare using a secret police-like force is generating widespread outrage and back lash. A recent New York Times poll showed that almost two-thirds of respondents disapproved of ICE tactics, indicating that not everyone who voted for Donald Trump supports his authoritarian agenda.
As the midterm elections approach, some senior Republicans are beginning to feel the heat. They are now demanding a proper investigation into Mr Pretti's killing and questioning the future funding of ICE. However, it is unlikely that these efforts will be taken seriously given the administration's history of stonewalling investigations and obstructing justice.
The tragic events in Minneapolis serve as a wake-up call for Congress to act. The US government must find ways to reassert itself and protect the rights of its citizens from the lawless actions of agents like those at ICE. The people will not be silenced or intimidated, and it is up to the elected officials to ensure that justice is served.
The US government's attempt to reassure its employees that they are above the law is nothing short of laughable. Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, an ICE agent claimed that their colleagues were entitled to "federal immunity" and could not be stopped from carrying out their duties. This assertion is false and has been repeatedly debunked.
The latest incident, in which 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was shot multiple times after being pepper-sprayed and overpowered, further exposes the dark reality of ICE's actions. Mobile phone footage shows that Mr Pretti posed no threat, yet he was met with brutal force by the quasi-paramilitary agents. The killing has been described as a "summary street execution" by security forces.
The Trump administration's determination to wage urban warfare using a secret police-like force is generating widespread outrage and back lash. A recent New York Times poll showed that almost two-thirds of respondents disapproved of ICE tactics, indicating that not everyone who voted for Donald Trump supports his authoritarian agenda.
As the midterm elections approach, some senior Republicans are beginning to feel the heat. They are now demanding a proper investigation into Mr Pretti's killing and questioning the future funding of ICE. However, it is unlikely that these efforts will be taken seriously given the administration's history of stonewalling investigations and obstructing justice.
The tragic events in Minneapolis serve as a wake-up call for Congress to act. The US government must find ways to reassert itself and protect the rights of its citizens from the lawless actions of agents like those at ICE. The people will not be silenced or intimidated, and it is up to the elected officials to ensure that justice is served.
Something's gotta change with these rogue ICE agents! 
They're basically a secret police force and no one's holding them accountable. That claim about "federal immunity" is just ridiculous - we've seen it debunked time and time again.
Mobile phone footage shows he didn't pose a threat at all, but still gets pepper-sprayed and shot multiple times. This isn't urban warfare, this is just plain unacceptable.
37 years old nurse just trying to do his job gets brutalized by these so-called agents 
. I'm all for border control but not at the cost of human lives 
. And the "federal immunity" excuse is straight out of a bad joke 
. We need Congress to step up and make sure our law enforcement agencies are doing what's right, not just protecting their own 
. This is getting out of hand and it's time for change 
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. It's not funny, it's serious business 
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. And the fact that they claimed he posed no threat but still took him down with pepper spray and brute force? It's like something out of a bad movie 
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, sounds like they're trying out for a role in a bad action movie - "Terror in the Streets"! 
It's like they're trying to justify their own brutality.
The fact that almost two-thirds of people disapprove of ICE tactics is huge. It's a wake-up call for Congress to take action and put an end to this. We need real investigations and accountability, not just empty promises from politicians who don't care about the people they're supposed to represent.
It feels like we're living in a police state or something. The fact that senior Republicans are starting to speak out against ICE is a good start, but I want to see real change, you know? 
. They're basically saying their employees can do whatever they want without consequences? 
That's not how the law works, you know? 
And what's with this "federal immunity" nonsense? 
It's just a way to avoid accountability and cover up their mistakes. 
. Renee Good was shot, Alex Pretti got pepper-sprayed and killed... it's just not right 
. And the fact that these agents think they can just do whatever they want without facing consequences is terrifying 
They keep sayin they're above the law, but it's like, NO WAY! 
And what's up with the Republicans tryin 2 sweep this under the rug? 
this is just so sad 
and Congress needs 2 step up & do somethin' 2 protect the rights of citizens 
. Our elected officials need to listen to the people and make sure that justice is served.
. It'll be hard for them to take action when their own party has been so complicit in enabling these kinds of abuses 
. Anyway, I hope we can get some real change soon 
It's like they're trying to create a culture of fear and intimidation, and it's not working. We need to stand up for ourselves and demand better from our leaders 
. I'm so sick of politicians saying they're above the law, it's like, no, you're not 
But seriously, can we talk about how ridiculous this "federal immunity" thing is? Like, who does the government think they are, above the law and all that? It's not like they're some special squad of superheroes or something. And what's up with these agents getting away with being total bullies? Pepper-spraying someone and then shooting them? That's just insane! 
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anyway this is getting out of hand and i'm so glad people are speaking up about it