Folks,
Yesterday, ICE committed an unspeakable act of violence on our streets — shooting and killing a mother in South Minneapolis. Renee Good should still be alive right now.
My heart breaks for her family. I want to offer my condolences to her wife and son, and encourage everyone to hug their loved ones a little tighter tonight and support their family in any way you can.
Let’s be clear: ICE needs to immediately leave Minnesota — before more people are hurt. They have proven over and over that their presence only makes us less safe.
They have detained US citizens and thrown people into the backs of unmarked vans. They have deployed chemical agents at our schools. Now, they have killed someone, and a family is missing a loved one.
Renee Good’s family, and our entire community deserve to know the truth about what happened and that means a full, independent, and transparent investigation by state and local law enforcement.
Please, call your federal representatives and urge them to demand that the FBI cooperate with state and local officials here in Minnesota. Our voices matter.
In the face of their violence, let us remain peaceful, calm, and united. Minnesotans will not allow Trump to turn our communities into war zones.
Non-violent resistance is the best way to respond. That’s what we saw last night, and I know Minnesotans will continue to make their voices heard through peaceful protest.
Finally, I’m sharing local resources for Minnesotans. Folks can learn more about their rights and how to stand up for our immigrant neighbors, who need our support now more than ever.
Immigrant Defense Network
Monarca
Thank you and more soon,
Peggy
