United States Border Patrol, Alex Pretti
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ICU nurse for United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Alex Pretti, was shot and killed by Border Patrol Agents in Minneapolis in the midst of citywide protests against Trump's immigration crackdown. He was a 37 year old US citizen.
The crackdown in Minnesota and the deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens are raising questions about the tactics used by federal immigration agents. Amna Nawaz discussed that with former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske.
President Donald Trump shifted his tactics in Minnesota and is sending his border czar Tom Homan to lead the immigration crackdown there while sidelining top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino. Follow for live updates.
As ICE and Border Patrol agents increasingly work alongside one another nationwide, it's often become difficult to tell them apart.
The two federal immigration agencies operate under Homeland Security but have separate jurisdictions and responsibilities, according to ICE's website.