Minneapolis, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Republican quits US governor race after deadly federal shootings

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2026-01-27

A Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota withdrew from the race Monday in protest at the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis that has resulted in two civilian deaths at the hands of federal agents. The rare move highlighted deep political and legal tensions over immigration enforcement that have thrust the Midwestern state and its largest city into the international spotlight. Chris Madel, a Minneapolis attorney kn......

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