John —
Yesterday, in the streets of Minneapolis, my home, ICE agents shot and killed a woman in her car.
This needless murder is unconscionable and reprehensible.
It’s beyond outrageous that ICE’s reckless, callous actions led to the death of a US citizen and legal observer. Leaders across Minnesota said from the start that ICE’s constant escalation would lead to devastating outcomes like this. They refused to listen.
My heart breaks for the victim’s family, who will have to forever live with the pain caused by the Trump Administration's reckless and deadly actions.
This administration has shown, yet again, that it does not care about the safety of Minnesotans. Instead of protecting our communities, they are unleashing violence — terrorizing neighborhoods, beating protesters and observers, and now killing a civilian. For weeks, ICE’s so-called ‘Operation Metro Surge’ has spread fear, chaos, and violence across our state.
This is not law enforcement. It is state violence. It is simply indefensible, and ICE must be held accountable. That must include a full, comprehensive investigation and legal action against the agency.
And when this administration is out of power, that must mean abolishing ICE and doing away with this cruel, thuggish agency as we pursue a just, humane, sensible, and orderly immigration system.
Again, my heart breaks for the victim’s family and for my city. Justice must be found.
In solidarity,
Ilhan Omar
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John: ICE is completely out of control. Trump has enabled this rogue agency to disregard our constitutional rights and terrorize our communities. We are asking you to join us today in our call to Abolish ICE by signing on to our petition today. It’s a simple step to take, but it helps us show broad support for this important campaign: |
