Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)
Pressley Renews Call to Abolish ICE, Demands Investigation to Ensure Accountability
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement condemning the horrific murder of a woman in Minnesota by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Pressley motioned to subpoena all records and footage related to the shooting, but Republicans obstructed it.
Footage of Congresswoman Pressley’s motion to subpoena is here.
“The murder of a woman in Minnesota by ICE agents in broad daylight is horrific and unacceptable. This harrowing tragedy should never have happened, and my heart breaks for the victim, their loved ones, and the entire Minnesota community.
“ICE is a rogue, violent agency that moves with reckless disregard for human life and due process, and it has no business in our communities. It must be abolished and the agents involved must be held fully accountable.
“DHS’ claim that an agent shot in self-defense is a bold-faced lie and the video footage is damning. But after I moved to subpoena all records and footage related to this killing, Republicans shamefully voted it down—demonstrating once again that they have never cared about law and order or keeping our communities safe.
“What happened today is a despicable consequence of Donald Trump’s campaign of terror, fear, and demonization of vulnerable communities and we cannot allow it to be normalized in America. I demand a thorough and independent investigation into this tragedy so the victim, her loved ones, and the public get the accountability and transparency they deserve. It’s time for the Trump Administration to end its cruel, unlawful mass deportation agenda once and for all.”
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