Politics
Voters Leave ‘I Voted’ Stickers at Memorials for ICE Victims in Minneapolis
After the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, voters in Minneapolis left ‘I Voted’ stickers at memorials for Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by ICE agents in January. Good, a writer and mother of three, was shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during Operation Metro Surge. Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse at the Veterans Affairs medical centre, was shot multiple times by two Border and Customs Protection officers. The stickers, placed on election day, read “I Voted” and some were accompanied by the Spanish phrase “Por usted.” A retired doctor who worked with Pretti, Arne, recalled him as a competent and liked nurse and placed a sticker at his memorial. Another voter, Mike, said he felt his vote connected to the events of the year and chose to honor Good by attaching his sticker. The crackdown prompted community groups in Minnesota to organize rapid response teams to limit immigration officials’ detentions, turning the issue into a focal point of the midterm election.
Frequently asked questions
Who were the victims honored by the stickers?
Renee Good, a writer and mother of three, and Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse at the Veterans Affairs medical centre.
Who shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti?
Renee Good was shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during Operation Metro Surge, and Alex Pretti was shot multiple times by two Border and Customs Protection officers.
What did the stickers say and where were they placed?
The stickers read “I Voted” and some included the Spanish phrase “Por usted”; they were placed on the memorials for Good and Pretti on election day.