Residents are sending a clear message about the violent deportations taking place across the country during this midterm cycle Alex Pretti’s memorial site, which has been covered by flowers and signs for months, now has new pops of color – “I Voted” stickers from community members.
Voters in Minneapolis and Houston are among those leaving "I Voted" stickers at memorials for people killed by federal immigration agents. Why it matters: The tributes highlight how the Trump administration's unpopular immigration crackdown is motivating voters this election cycle.
Minnesota voters are leaving their “I Voted” stickers at the memorial for Renee Good and Alex Pretti – two people killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers earlier this year. The state was the site of one of the country’s largest immigration enforcement operations called “Operatio…