- United States
- Md.
- Letter
Immediate Action Required After ICE-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis I am writing to demand immediate action following another ICE-involved shooting this morning in Minneapolis left unconscious while emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures. Early today, a federal immigration enforcement agent shot a person in a south Minneapolis neighborhood. Multiple shots were fired, and the individual was This shooting occurred amid widespread protests across Minnesota calling for accountability and an end to violent federal immigration enforcement practic operating in civilian communities. es. The timing underscores what many Minnesotans already fear: this is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of unchecked federal force urge you to take the following actions immediately: Call for a fully independent investigation into today’s shooting, w ith public release of findings Demand transparency from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding all use-of-force incidents in Minnesota Suspend ICE enforcement operations in Minneapolis pending investigation and review nts’ use of lethal force and require accountability Support oversight or legislative measures that restrict federal age Affirm the safety and civil rights of Minnesota residents, regardless of immigration status Federal agents operating without meaningful local oversight undermine public trust and put lives at risk. Minnesotans deserve transparency, accountabilit y, and assurance that lethal force will not be used without consequence. I expect a public response outlining the steps you will take to address this incident and prevent further harm.