Record deaths in US immigration custody expose systemic failures

Families, advocates and lawmakers say poor care, opaque investigations and bureaucracy leave deaths unexplained

The Guardian
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘a smear campaign’

Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims

The Guardian
DHS Places Two Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti on Administrative Leave

The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday the two agents who killed Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave since Saturday, when they fired a combined 10 rounds at Pretti in under five seconds as he lay prone on the ground. The preliminary internal review by Customs and Border Protection made no mention of Pretti attacking officers or brandishing a gun — directly contradicting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s initial claims about Pretti’s killing. It comes as three new videos have been discovered showing a previous confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal agents 11 days before he was fatally shot by federal agents. The footage shows Pretti yelling at agents in an unmarked vehicle and kicking the tail light of the car as they drive away. An armed agent is then seen exiting the car and tackling Pretti to the ground. Soon after, the officers leave the scene. Meanwhile, ICE and Border Patrol agents have continued carrying out raids across the Twin Cities region. On Tuesday, diplomatic staff inside Ecuador’s Consulate in Minneapolis filmed as an ICE agent tried to enter the building, which is considered the sovereign territory of Ecuador under the Vienna Convention. In response, Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry filed a formal protest with the U.S. Embassy in Quito condemning ICE’s actions — this despite the fact that the Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is an ally of President Trump. On Wednesday, President Trump lashed out at Minneapolis’s mayor on social media, writing, “Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, ’Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration Laws. Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!” Frey responded, “The job of our police is to keep people safe, not enforce [federal] immigration laws. I want them preventing homicides, not hunting down a working dad who contributes to [Minneapolis] and is from Ecuador.” Meanwhile, a third round of “No Kings” protests is being planned for March 28. Organizers expect it will be the largest protest in U.S. history. Earlier today, Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar launched her bid to run for governor of Minnesota. It comes after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced earlier this month that he will not seek a third term.

Democracy Now!
ICE unit to play security role at Milan Cortina Winter Games

News that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy. Some in Italy are upset about the inclusion of ICE, known for its role in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Milan’s mayor has stated ICE is not welcome in the city. Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, often assists with security at international events. HSI is distinct from the ICE arm at the forefront of U.S. immigration enforcement. The controversy highlights a growing rift between the U.S. under President Donald Trump and its allies.

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ICE shooting latest: Victim of Minneapolis shooting named as American citizen, ICU nurse as White House calls him ‘would-be assassin’
Footage of the incident appeared to show multiple #ICEGestapo terrorists struggling with a man laid out flat on the ground before a gunshot is heard, followed by at least nine more pummeled into him #AbolishICE4Good #FuckGestapoICE #ICEmurderers

Ik zag net beelden van de moord door ICE op de man in Minnesota (reddit) en dat ging er heel wat heftiger aan toe dan @NOS ons voorspiegelt. Door weet ik veel hoeveel man tegen de grond gewerkt, mishandeld, en vervolgens compleet weerloos met 12 gerichte schoten vermoord.

#usafasciststate #icemurderers #ICEmurder

🎯🎯🎯🎯 WeALL KNOW all this EVIL violence from the EVIL 🤬💩RAPIST=POTUS💩🤬IS allABOUT distractingFROM their REFUSAL 2release the TRUMP/EPSTEIN pedoFILES +CREATE aBOGUS excuse 2 STOP theMIDTERM elections. #TrumpEpsteinFiles #ReleaseTheEPSTEINfiles #TrumpISaPEDO #GOPhatesUSA #ICEmurderers
"We Had Whistles. They Had Guns": Nationwide Protests Held over ICE Killing of Renee Good

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We Asked for ICE Bodycam Footage. DHS Claims They Don’t Have It.

The Secret Service also said it had no records of its request to raise the water level of a river for JD Vance’s kayaking trip.

The Intercept