“My heart is heavy for loss of life of Renee Nicole Good—a daughter, a mother, a neighbor, a poet, a leader, a champion of democracy—and I mourn with her family and loved ones. I am concerned about what may come next for our community and state, and others across the nation, unless something changes.”– TONYA ALLEN
So much terror and so much pain are being inflicted in my state. Since the surge of federal immigration enforcement agents began in Minnesota, I’ve feared the tragedy we saw at 34th and Portland in Minneapolis.
My heart is heavy for loss of life of Renee Nicole Good—a daughter, a mother, a neighbor, a poet, a leader, a champion of democracy—and I mourn with her family and loved ones. I am concerned about what may come next for our community and state, and others across the nation, unless something changes.
Our community is carrying deep pain. I am as well. We have the right to care for our families and neighbors, to demand accountability of the government we employ, and to live our lives in peace and safety. As a state, time and again, Minnesotans have shown we can overcome the fear, hatred, and division being forced upon us.
“We believe in dignity, safety, and the rule of law. We will not accept the unjust targeting of our immigrant neighbors that rips families apart, government overreach that undermines constitutional rights, or violence and the senseless loss of life.”– TONYA ALLEN
We believe in dignity, safety, and the rule of law. We will not accept the unjust targeting of our immigrant neighbors that rips families apart, government overreach that undermines constitutional rights, or violence and the senseless loss of life.
While investigators must determine the facts of what happened, one truth is crystal clear: across Minnesota and the country, there is a pattern of federal agents acting recklessly and dangerously, creating an environment that threatens the safety of our communities and conditions where violence can occur.
We join the calls for a fair, complete, and impartial investigation of this awful tragedy, so the full truth comes to light, responsible parties are held accountable, and immediate steps can be taken to avoid future tragedies.
Minnesotans want an immigration enforcement system that is orderly, lawful, and fair. What we’re seeing instead is out of control and dangerous.
Right now, the best way to help make Minnesota safer is for ICE agents and their leaders to leave—stop inflicting harm through vitriolic narratives about our neighbors, terrorizing our communities with your presence, and creating conditions that lead to violence and the unnecessary and tragic loss of life. Leave us in peace so we can mourn, heal, and unite—displaying the full love and tenacity of Minnesotans.
