Sen. Susan Collins Says Alex Pretti’s Death Has Refocused Attention on Homeland Security Bill Senator Susan Collins said the tragic death of Alex Pretti — a U.S. citizen shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis — has refocused attention on the Homeland Security funding bill, intensifying debate in Congress over immigration policy and Department of Homeland Security appropriations as lawmakers negotiate to avoid a government shutdown. #SusanCollins #AlexPretti #Homel