Arizona Lawmaker Criticizes ICE After Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
An intense debate over immigration enforcement has been reignited following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Adelita Grijalva, a Congresswoman from Southern Arizona, has raised serious concerns regarding what she describes as misleading narratives often propagated by the agency.
The incident occurred when Renee Nicole Good, aged 37, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation. Grijalva, a Democrat, expressed her disapproval in a statement, highlighting the resultant “chaos and violence” seen in communities from Minnesota to Arizona, including Tucson, where she has witnessed similar events.
In Tucson, a protest against a raid on a local taco shop escalated when ICE agents used chemical agents on the crowd. Eyewitnesses, including Grijalva and local media, reported being affected by pepper spray during the incident.
“It is time for Congress to assert its constitutional responsibility and obligation as a co-equal branch of government by fully investigating this shooting, demanding hearings, and reining in this lawless agency. Our communities deserve safety, justice, and real accountability — and nothing less,” Grijalva stated.
In response to these incidents, Grijalva, along with other Arizona Democrats, has urged Congress to investigate ICE’s use of force policies. The call for scrutiny extends to the shooting of Good, where conflicting accounts have emerged. The Trump administration maintains that the agent acted in self-defense, but NPR reports suggest that local leaders and eyewitness accounts, along with video evidence, cast doubt on this narrative.
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