 Dear Neighbors,
My heart breaks that I have to write to you all following another tragedy. The murder of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE officer is deeply infuriating. She was a mother who was stepping up to protect her community and was punished for attempting to flee when she felt threatened. There is no question that she should still be with us today.
After they committed this crime, ICE attacked Minnesotans on school property, and the Trump admin tells us not to believe our eyes as they lie to our faces. Now, the federal government is blocking Minnesota law enforcement from investigating the killing of Renee Good. It’s a standard practice for state and local law enforcement to be able to collaborate on investigations, especially in situations like this where the local community is disrupted. This decision means Minnesota law enforcement is pushed out, unable to review any evidence or facts, and aren’t able to represent Minnesota at the table. We need a thorough, independent investigation we can trust. Our BCA agents are nonpartisan, career professionals that have spent years building the community’s trust.
It is very difficult to make sense of any of this. But I do know that it is intolerable. You can get involved, you can be part of the solution. Here is a toolkit with information relating to knowing civil rights, legal assistance, emergency contacts, advocacy and community support, and numerous other resources. Whatever action you decide to take, please stay safe, please do not resort to anger and violence, and please care for your neighbors and loved ones.
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Sincerely,
Kaela Berg
State Representative
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