Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. In a joint statement, they called the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy” and a “wake-up call” for Americans, criticizing federal tactics as lawless and escalating tensions
26 January,2026 11:50 AM IST | Washington | ANIAliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing ICE agents conducting arrests in the area
16 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | Washington | APConfrontations between federal agents and protesters stretched throughout the day and across multiple cities on Monday. Agents fired tear gas in Minneapolis as a crowd gathered around immigration officers questioning a man, while hundreds protested in St Cloud
14 January,2026 06:49 AM IST | Minneapolis | Agencies"We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe,¿ the State Department said in a social media post on Monday
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