Lawmakers Comment on ICE Killing in Minneapolis

Below find statements from Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and State Senator Shelley Mayer on the ICE Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin

"I am outraged and heartbroken by the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, a tragedy that follows the horrific and unjust death of Renee Good. These incidents of ICE violence are devastating, and cannot be without consequence. No enforcement mandate can justify the taking of human life or the abuse of power by government agents.

Enough is enough. We cannot look away while ICE engages in conduct that results in death. This is a betrayal of the Constitution, the rule of law and of our shared humanity. We cannot accept flawed attempts at legal justification for illegal actions. There must be a full, fair, and independent investigation into these killings and into the broader pattern of unlawful ICE actions. We all have a responsibility to speak out, to protest peacefully, and to demand accountability. This cannot continue, and we must resist any system that treats human lives as expendable."

State Senator Shelley Mayer

“For the second time in a matter of weeks, an American was killed in our streets at the hands of federal ICE agents. I am deeply disturbed by the videos I saw, and I know others are as well. For the love and for the future of the United States, this armed invasion of an American state and city cannot continue. I call on the New York Republican members of Congress to urge Trump to withdraw ICE; and I demand an immediate, full, and transparent investigation by Minnesota law enforcement, including the full release of all video and evidence related to the incident. This cannot stand. ICE must leave Minnesota.”

Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest

"The killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is a heartbreaking tragedy. Alex was a 37-year-old ICU nurse who dedicated his life to caring for veterans. My deepest condolences go out to his family, his colleagues at the VA Medical Center, and all who knew him.

This unnecessary loss of life demands a thorough, independent investigation that includes state and local law enforcement so the facts can be fully understood. Publicly available video and witness accounts raise serious questions about what happened, and the American people deserve access to all evidence and the full truth. If wrongdoing occurred, there must be accountability.

Federal law enforcement exists to protect Americans, not endanger them. Constitutional rights don't disappear during enforcement operations. When force is used, it must be justified and necessary. And Congress has a duty to provide rigorous oversight of federal enforcement practices to ensure transparency, consistency with constitutional protections, and public confidence in the rule of law."

Majority Democratic Caucus of the Westchester County Board of Legislators

"We are deeply disturbed by the latest killing of an American citizen in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents, a tragic incident that follows others in recent weeks. This pattern of violence by federal authorities in our communities cannot continue. The use of lethal force in these operations is unacceptable and a serious breach of public trust. Americans deserve to be protected, not targeted, by their own government.

We call for a thorough, immediate, and transparent independent investigation, with the full release of all video and evidence related to this incident. Federal actions that put residents at risk must be stopped.

Our thoughts are with grieving families and affected communities. We stand for accountability, justice, and the restoration of confidence in the institutions entrusted to safeguard the people of this country."

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner

"A suggestion for every municipality: Fly our American flag at half-staff as an expression of mourning and protest of the tragic wrongful ICE killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. If we don’t speak out, we will lose our democracy. We are being warned. Democracy only works if people stay engaged, not numb. The American people can course correct. If enough flags around the nation are placed at half -staff our national leaders will notice."