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The NRA calls for a ‘full investigation’ into ICE’s killing of Alex Pretti
The National Rifle Association and other gun activists broke with the Trump administration over the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. COURIER has the story.
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‘An embarrassment:’ Democrats criticize Fetterman’s silence following ICE killings
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North Carolina Dems condemn fatal shooting by Border Patrol
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Texas U.S. Senate candidates call for ICE overhaul after Minnesota shooting death
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Really solid roundup of responses. What stands out is that even the NRA is calling for investigation here, which shows how outside normal enforcement parameters this situatoin is. When gun rights advocates and progresive groups are aligned on questioning use of force, thats a signal that something foundational broke.
Obama looks like total shit
I guess his LYING past is catching with him and he's running scared that he will be EXPOSED any minute for the IMPOSTER he is.