The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarized immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.

The deaths of US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both 37, on the streets of Minneapolis in broad daylight "should raise serious questions within the administration about the adequacy of immigration enforcement training and the instructions officers are given on carrying out their mission," said Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator from Alaska.

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