Seattle, WA
Seattle group rallies in response to man killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis
A protest erupted in downtown Seattle Saturday afternoon, with the group blocking southbound traffic on 2nd Ave at Madison St, at around 6:00 p.m. the front of the Henry Jackson Federal Building.
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The demonstration was organized by Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (SAARPR) in response to the death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was reportedly killed by a federal officer this morning.
Protest organizers issued a news release earlier in the afternoon, stating, “On behalf of Seattle community organizers, we would like to invite the media to cover a time-sensitive event. Following the murder of 37-year-old Alex Pretti this morning by ICE, organizations across Seattle have come together to hold an emergency protest and vigil at the Federal Building.”
The protest is drawing attention to the actions of ICE and has prompted a significant turnout from various community groups across the city.
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This is a developing story, and will be updated as new information becomes available.