Border Patrol Agents Killed Alex Pretti. Why Is Border Patrol in Minneapolis at All?
Reason Magazine • 1/26/2026
Summary
Border Patrol agents killed Alex Pretti. Federal agencies have considerable authority outside their given jurisdiction, even when they don't have the training to match.
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