U.S. Senator John Fetterman is calling for the immediate termination of federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, labeling the recent conduct of agents as "ungovernable and dangerous." In a sharp rebuke of the agency’s tactics, Fetterman stated that the city has become a "dangerous urban theatre" for both law enforcement and civilians. His demand for the operation to "stand down" follows the recent deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two individuals killed by federal agents during enforcement actions in the area.
While Fetterman expressed deep grief for the families of the victims and insisted that the practices deployed in Minneapolis must change, he stopped short of supporting a broader Democratic effort to defund the agency through a government shutdown. The senator maintained that while the specific "strategies and practices" seen in Minnesota are incompatible with American values, he remains opposed to calls to abolish ICE entirely. His focus remains on halting the local escalation in Minneapolis to prevent further loss of life while keeping the federal government operational.