A Minneapolis woman who confronted federal immigration officers alongside Alex Pretti in January is speaking out about alleged excessive force during the enforcement surge in Minnesota.
in January was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or monitoring the enforcement surge in Minnesota. Georgia Savageford , who introduced herself as Wynnie at a news conference, said she was inside an officer's vehicle when she saw federal agents shoot Pretti.
“That day has changed me forever,” she said."The trauma will haunt me for the rest of my life, and I will never be the same.” Savageford said she had been legally observing the actions of federal officers in Minneapolis ever since the shooting death ofby a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Jan. 7. She said she was doing so again on the morning of Jan. 24 when an agent pushed her twice and caused her to fall. “As I was going down, three agents proceeded to tackle me and drag me face-down into the middle of the street. They knelt on my back, twisted my arms and my legs to the ground, and handcuffed me. The cuffs were so tight I lost feeling in my hands, which resulted in temporary nerve damage,” she recounted. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not immediately respond Thursday to emails seeking comment. Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday forSavageford said Pretti recorded video of her arrest and yelled at agents to leave her alone. She said the officers put her in the back of a vehicle, from which she saw agents shoot and kill Pretti on the other side of the street. "At that moment, I thought I was going to die too. I pleaded with the agents to understand why another life was taken, and to not take mine,” she said. She added that they told her to shut up and to stop being hysterical. She said they then took her to an ICE holding facility where she was held for 12 hours in a cold cell without ready access to food, water or the bathroom until she was released without being charged. "I did not know him, but I knew he had my back," she said of Pretti. “I know the kind of heart he had. One that loves and protects without limits.”, of Oakland, California, and other lawyers laid out how they’re paving the way for potential class-action lawsuits over alleged excessive force used against protesters and monitors. Burris, who specializes in police misconduct, helped win an $11 million settlement against the Oakland Police Department in 2003, and helped win a civil jury verdict of $3.8 million for the lateHe said he and his colleagues have filed complaints with federal agencies involved in the Minnesota enforcement surge on behalf of 10 people, including Savageford, as the first step in a process that's likely to lead to a larger class-action lawsuit. “We have many others that are under investigation that have not completed the process. But I thought it was important for us to start this process now. Put the government on notice that we’re here,” Burris said. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Mother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too farSlow down & move over: Ride-along with JSO traffic patrol drives home important safety reminders⚾️ Opening Day + perfect weather=the ultimate Friday night in Jax0:33Study finds most ‘Mayport Shrimp’ dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually importedViral video of Dasaun Williams’ takedown prompts new use of force questionsNew ‘larger format’ Publix store in SilverLeaf features wine bar, expanded deli menu, custom pizzasNew ‘larger format’ Publix store in SilverLeaf features wine bar, expanded deli menu, custom pizzasUSS Donald Cook departs Mayport as Operation Epic Fury continuesFamily of A’hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his deathDevelopers break ground on affordable housing project in St. AugustineGetting ready for the next GROW ROUND! Tower Garden maintenance...End the month off right with this lineup of events from March 26-29Big: Culture & Arts Festival brings Grammy-nominated rappers, art, culture to Gainesville▶Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficientlyBurden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer projectFriends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman BridgeAccused shooter in death of 2-year-old boy denied bondJacksonville mentor known as ‘That Lemonade Lady’ fighting for life after electrical shockGardening in a new light. Some recommended updates for healthier seedlings.Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station MayportPowerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville areaYour next beach day find could change someone’s life. 🌊☀️JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-oldNights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 vote
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