Mayor of Minneapolis Says Some Federal ICE Agents Will Gegin Leaving On Tuesday (Breaking)

The Minneapolis ICE protests have intensified into a major national crisis following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in January 2026, prompting widespread outrage, bipartisan calls for investigations, partial agent withdrawals, and growing demands for accountability from the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement under “Operation Metro Surge.”

As of late January 26, 2026 (per The Guardian’s live updates and corroborating reports from The New York Times, Washington Post, and others), the situation remains tense but shows signs of tentative de-escalation amid memorials, legal challenges, and political pressure.

Key Incidents: The Shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti In Minneapolis

• Renee Nicole Good (37-year-old unarmed U.S. citizen and mother of three) was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026, during an immigration sweep in south Minneapolis. This marked the first in a series of deadly encounters.
• Alex Jeffrey Pretti (37-year-old ICU nurse at the VA hospital, University of Minnesota graduate, and researcher) was killed on January 24, 2026, by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis’ Whittier neighborhood (Eat Street area) amid protests against the federal surge.

Video footage (verified by The New York Times and others) shows Pretti holding a phone—not a gun—while attempting to help a pepper-sprayed protester. Agents pulled him down before firing multiple shots (at least 10 over five seconds). Federal claims (e.g., from senior Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino) that Pretti assaulted agents or carried a handgun have been contradicted by bystander videos, fueling accusations of excessive force and misleading narratives.

These are the second and third confirmed shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in 2026 (with at least one more non-fatal incident), sparking protests in sub-zero temperatures, vigils, and nationwide solidarity actions.

Latest Developments (as of January 26 Evening)

• Agent Withdrawals: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that some federal agents will begin leaving on Tuesday, January 27, following a “very good” call with President Donald Trump. Frey plans to meet Trump’s border czar Tom Homan to push for a full withdrawal. The White House stated CBP “won’t be needed” if local leaders comply with anti-immigration measures. Bovino has been reassigned (possibly to California), with his social media access suspended after inflammatory posts.
• Community and Protests: Hundreds gathered for candlelight vigils and memorials at shooting sites, with a community brass band (Brass Solidarity) playing tributes like “Stand By Me.” An online fundraiser for Pretti’s family exceeded $1 million. Protests have spread nationally, with chants of “#ICEOut” and demands to abolish the agency.
• Legal Actions: Federal judges in Minnesota are reviewing challenges to the deployment (citing 10th Amendment violations). The DOJ resists preserving evidence in Pretti’s death. Emergency motions and suits seek to halt operations.
• Political Responses:
  • Trump Administration: Trump described his call with Frey as productive and is “reviewing everything.” He blamed Democrats for the deaths and called for ending sanctuary cities.
  • Bipartisan Criticism: GOP Senators like John Curtis (“transparent, independent investigation”), Michael Crapo (“full and impartial investigation”), Jerry Moran (“deeply troubled”), and Rand Paul (oversight push) joined Democrats (e.g., Sen. Peter Welch calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation) in demanding probes. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz urged Trump to “end this.”
  • Other fallout: A Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate dropped out, citing “retribution” on the state.

Athlete and Public Figure Reactions

The shootings have drawn condemnation from sports figures emphasizing community impact:

• John Randle (Vikings Hall of Famer): Shared a photo kneeling in solidarity, captioned “I love Minnesota and stand with my entire community. #iceout” and “Stand together & love one another 💜💛,” amplifying local calls for unity.
• Other voices (including analysts like Ryan Clark and players like Dwight McGlothern) criticized the events, aligning with broader outrage over federal tactics.

The crisis has disrupted daily life (e.g., postponed events) and intensified debates over immigration enforcement. With partial de-escalation underway but legal battles ongoing, Minneapolis remains a focal point for national tensions. Updates continue to evolve rapidly—expect further developments on agent pullouts and investigations.

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