Here's what you can do in the UK about ICE and the Minneapolis shootings

Just two weeks after the fatal shooting of US citizen Renée Good, federal immigration agents shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, also a US citizen, in the streets of Minneapolis last weekend. A total of 10 shots were fired at close range.

In the wake of the tragedy, ICE agents have once more claimed they were “defensive shots”, with Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino stating his men were carrying out a “targeted” operation when Pretti approached them with a handgun. It has not been made clear by Bovino whether Pretti was brandishing the weapon, and video footage from the scene appears to dispel this.

What's more, Pretti's family has stated that the civilian had a permit to carry a concealed handgun, which is legal in the state of Minnesota, and has been backed up by local authorities. His loved ones also pointed out that video footage from the scene – in which six agents can be seen pinning the man down after dousing his eyes with a pepper spray-like substance – shows Pretti was holding his phone, not a gun.

President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has responded to the incident, saying that his administration is “reviewing everything” as a result of the violence and unrest witnessed on the streets of Minneapolis this month.

He told The Wall Street Journal this week: "We're looking, we're reviewing everything and will come out with a determination.

"I don't like any shooting. I don't like it […] But I don't like it when somebody goes into a protest and he's got a very powerful, fully loaded gun with two magazines loaded up with bullets also. That doesn't play good either."

There are also reports that Bovino, recently filmed giving what looks very much like a Nazi salute to his agents, has had his access to the Department of Homeland Security's social media revoked. So, too, is he reported to be leaving Minnesota on Trump's request.

And yet, we continue to see our social feeds plagued with these disturbing images – including a now-viral picture of an ICE agent detaining 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos on his way back from preschool.

Seeing these scenes play out is not only distressing and overwhelming, it can also make you feel hopeless and helpless. But, if you are keen to show support and don't know where to start, here are some practical solutions – backed by key organisations.

What you can do to help if you're based in the UK

For more than 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect the constitutional rights of all people.

A spokesperson for ACLU told Glamour UK: “Amid ICE's aggressive and dangerous immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, the ACLU and ACLU of Minnesota are filing lawsuits on behalf of people whose rights have been violated by federal immigration agents, organising actions to honour the lives lost at the hands of ICE and demand accountability, and calling on Congress to rein in ICE’s abuses. All proceeds go to bolster our work on LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, free speech and the full range of civil liberties we work on.”

You can donate to help fund their work here.

Stand With Minnesota is a local directory that shares vital resources for the public and compiles a list of vetted organisations.

You can choose whether your donations go towards helping families torn apart by ICE raids pay their rent, or organisations on the frontline. Simply visit their website here.

The Immigrant Defense Project fights for justice for all immigrants through direct legal assistance and support, know-your-rights training and education, and by fighting for humane local, state and federal policies.

To support their work, you can donate here.

While the GoFundMe collecting for Renée Good's family is no longer accepting donations, you can support Alex Pretti's loved ones by donating on this page. Over $1.5m has already been raised.

To support other families directly affected by ICE raids, follow Minnesota ICE Watch on Instagram, where links to GoFundMe pages are frequently shared and vetted by the page's admins.

A number of large businesses in the US have reportedly supported ICE directly or indirectly, so many activists are calling for people to shop locally wherever possible.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream made a statement after Pretti's murder, calling for action and linking to the ACLU.

Skin care brand Cocokind is donating proceeds to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

On 30 January, skin care brand Educated Mess is donating 100% of profits to the Immigration Center of Minnesota.

Kind Cotton Clothing is supporting Minnestota and has a Stand With Immigrants line.