Nurses Rally on Highway 50 to Honor ICU Nurse Alex Pretti

Protest organized by National Nurses United presses Congress on ICE policies

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:31am

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Sacramento nurses gathered on a Highway 50 overpass near 59th Street as part of a week-long series of actions organized by National Nurses United. The rally was held to honor the memory of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and to press Congress on issues related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Why it matters

The rally highlights the ongoing concerns of healthcare workers about issues like immigration enforcement and its impact on their profession and communities. Nurses have been at the forefront of advocating for policy changes on a range of issues affecting patient care and public health.

The details

The Highway 50 overpass rally was one of several events organized by National Nurses United, the country's largest nurses' union, as part of a week of action. The nurses gathered to pay tribute to Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who passed away, and to call on Congress to reform ICE policies that they say negatively impact healthcare access and delivery.

  • The rally took place on the evening of January 29, 2026.

The players

National Nurses United

The country's largest nurses' union, which organized the week-long series of actions including the Highway 50 rally.

Alex Pretti

An ICU nurse who passed away, and whom the rally was held to honor.

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The takeaway

The rally underscores the vital role nurses play in advocating for policies that impact public health and healthcare access in their communities.