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Michael Che Slams ICE On ‘SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’, Wonders If They Question, “Are We D*cks?”

Michael Che criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for contradicting bystander videos after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, highlighting political defenses of the agency.

  • On Saturday, Michael Che used SNL's Weekend Update to condemn ICE after the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, sharply mocking agents and rebuking official responses.
  • Amid a large federal deployment in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, critics flagged training gaps as shootings occurred during the Trump administration's ICE and CBP crackdown, with Democratic lawmakers pushing de-escalation and reform.
  • Bystander videos and news-video analysis show at least six federal agents tackled Alex Jeffrey Pretti, removed his firearm, and shot him roughly 10 times while he was prone.
  • Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, urged removal of federal agents as protests sparked arrests and clashes in Portland, while Democratic lawmakers demanded DHS oversight, funding cuts, and accountability.
  • The debate reopened questions about abolishing versus reforming ICE and CBP as Fox News contributors defended agents and Democratic reformers pushed for oversight and mandatory long-term retraining programs.
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urbanhollywood411.com broke the news in on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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