The Journal. Are We at a Turning Point in Minneapolis?
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Jan 26, 2026 
Michelle Hackman, WSJ immigration reporter who explains ICE tactics and policy, and Joe Barrett, WSJ on-the-ground reporter in Minneapolis, discuss the deadly shooting, local protests, and obstacles to investigation. They examine federal deployment scale, aggressive arrest methods, political backlash, and possible shifts in enforcement strategy.
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Community Memorial For Alex Preddy
- Residents set up a memorial where Alex Preddy was killed, with flowers, photos, and a saxophone playing nearby.
- Joe Barrett described people arriving in tears and laying framed photos and candles at the scene to pay respects.
Protesters Persist On The Streets
- Protesters repeatedly returned to the streets after the shooting, chanting against ICE and following agents.
- Joe Barrett observed about 300 people in downtown protests shouting "F ICE" and tracking immigration officers' movements.
Disproportionate Agent Deployment
- The Trump administration deployed disproportionately more agents to Minneapolis than to larger cities, creating close-quarter clashes.
- Michelle Hackman noted 3,000 federal agents in a city of about 450,000 versus 300–600 in Chicago, escalating confrontations.