Border Patrol 'Hero' Celebrates a Civilian's Execution
📰 THE STORY: A video shows a US immigration agent clapping his hands after Customs and Border Protection officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis. Pretti was reportedly beaten, disarmed, and then shot ten times by officers following a confrontation. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This incident echoes the long-standing pattern of excessive
force by US law enforcement, particularly against marginalized communities. The 1996 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act significantly expanded police powers and funding for militarized tactics, paving the way for agencies like CBP to operate with impunity. From the historical abuses of the Texas Rangers against Mexican Americans, to the creation of ICE/CBP post-9/11 with expansive
powers near borders and ports of entry, the infrastructure for this kind of violence has been systematically built. Double Standard: When police brutality occurs in nations the US criticizes, such as Russia or China, it's framed as systemic oppression and a violation of human rights. Yet, similar or worse acts by US agencies are often framed as isolated incidents, 'bad apples,' or justified
actions by 'brave officers' facing danger – diverting attention from the underlying systemic issues and culture of impunity. There’s no demand to sanction US officials for these acts, unlike the immediate calls for sanctions against foreign adversaries. Follow the Money: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees CBP, receives immense, often unchecked, funding. In FY2023, CBP's