NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?

Teacher's note: You may also want to read the AP story, Man shot and killed by federal officers in Minnesota was an ICU nurse, his parents say (Jan. 25, 2026).

SUMMARY

President Donald Trump sent his border czar to Minneapolis and shifted his response a bit following bipartisan blowback to the fatal shooting of a second U.S. citizen by federal agents. But anger over the conduct of ICE and Border Patrol is high, and a federal judge is deciding whether the immigration crackdown can continue.

News alternative: Check out recent segments from the News Hour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.

WARM-UP QUESTIONS

1. Who was Alex Pretti, and what was his background?
2. When was Pretti shot? When was Renee Good shot and killed by ICE?
3. What are the main discrepancies (differences) between the federal government's version of the shooting and other accounts, including his family's and news organizations?
4. How have different groups reacted to the news, including Republican and Democrat lawmakers, Minneapolis residents and the federal government, including Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?
5. Why are gun rights groups including Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus "deeply concerned" about the shooting?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

• What must state and federal lawmakers do in order to address the unrest and violence related to immigration enforcement policies?
• Do you think people's rights guaranteed under the Constitution are currently being protected by the government? Explain.

Media literacy: For breaking news, especially, why is it important to seek out updates on the story as more is understood?

WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO

• Read the following Politifact article to learn more about the legal rights that everyone in the United States possesses under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution— including immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally. You may also wish to break the article up into its four sections (see below) with a friend, family member or neighbor, reading and summarizing each part afterwards.

Learn about the large protests that took place in the Twin Cities on Friday, Jan. 23, related to the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown.

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