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January 27, 2026
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US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings

US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings

The deaths of US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both 37, on the streets of Minneapolis in broad daylight "should raise serious questions within the administration about the adequacy of immigrati.....

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The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has intensified criticism against US immigration agents, leading to accusations of their inexperience and inadequate training. Political leaders are demanding answers and reforms amid heightened concerns over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports that ICE's force has more than doubled to 22,000 agents from 10,000.
  • The standard training course for agents has been shortened from five months to just 42 days.
  • Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the adequacy of immigration enforcement training, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for the removal of 3,000 “untrained agents” from Minnesota.

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