Vigil for Alex Pretti, White House reacts, DC protest

Despite heavy snow, community members in Minneapolis held a vigil to honor 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent during an enforcement action, drawing continued protests and calls for accountability. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on X, accusing him of encouraging hostility toward federal law enforcement. In Washington, D.C., demonstrators gathered for a “Stop ICE Terror” protest ahead of today’s scheduled White House briefing, highlighting national opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence and the broader debate over enforcement tactics and public safety.