I've been at a vigil for Alex Pretti.

[Ocelot II]

These are happening in neighborhoods all over. We came out because because we couldn't just stay home. We couldn't not come out. And we're not giving up.

[surfered]

1. God bless Minneapolis and damn those responsible!

[riversedge]

2. I was with you in spirit.

[gopiscrap]

13. me too

[wcmagumba]

3. Trump's already got the shooter to federal housing somewhere...hope they can't hide there forever...

[Scrivener7]

4. Ocelot II, I didn't realize you were there. I'm so sorry this is happening near your home.

I can't imagine. Please be safe and know Minnesota is in our hearts.

[Sparkly]

5. Beautiful.

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. ...

[usonian]

7. We all stand with Minnesota and Minnesotans. Pretti and Good are in our hearts.

Forever.

[Sparkly]

8. "Pretti Good" -- there's something there...

[usonian]

9. There's an odd pattern to that. I think I'll change my name to Evil.

[UpInArms]

10. ICE is why we can't have nice things

They murdered Good and Pretti

[murielm99]

23. OMG

[JMCKUSICK]

11. On behalf of all of us who can't be there in person,

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

[orangecrush]

12. K&R

[Solly Mack]

14. K&R

[quakerboy]

15. when will the mayor and governor do something?

Its now on the leaders and law enforcement whether they will begin protecting the citizens or continue to stand silent in the face of this terrorist invasion.

[Ocelot II]

17. What are they supposed to do? They have spoken very forcefully at press conferences

about their opposition to ICE. They have been anything but silent, but unfortunately state and local police have no power over federal law enforcement. The governor has called out the MN National Guard to assist the police in de-escalation.

[quakerboy]

20. words without actions mean little

Since when are federal employees exempt from law enforcement?

By your argument, if an fbi agent decides to hold up a gas station, local police cant arrest him. Its nonsense.

Every ice convoy to leave their hq could be accompanied/followed by a local pd vehicle. With body cams and vehicle cameras. Police officers do have the ability to arrest other LE who they personally observe breaking the law. They certainly can give testimony in court about what they personally observe.

I suspect if legitimate law enforcement was present to observe (as opposed to to collaborate) and enforce the laws, ice would get a lot less likely to blatantly break the law in their presence.

[Queso Delicioso]

18. Waiting on the politicians just leads to more people dead.

It's time for the people to fight back. With actual fighting.

[quakerboy]

22. thats what's happening now

Both waiting in politicians leading to deaths.

And fighting without fighting. Thats literally what the man they murdered today was doing.

[ShazzieB]

25. Is this good enough for you?

[electric_blue68]

16. Thinking of you all. Wshing you Strength, and Safety!

[leftstreet]

19. DURec

[2naSalit]

21. K&R

[CareyOn]

24. Portland here: We live on a busy road and have placed an electric candle

in the window to remember Alex Pretti's life and recognize his bravery and that of the people of Minnesota.