Rep. García, Rep. Ramirez and State Rep. Hernandez Statement on Death of Immigrant in Franklin Park

CHICAGO -Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and State Representative Norma Hernandez (77th District) issued the following statement regarding an ICE operation in Franklin Park, Illinois:

"We have been in contact with Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pederson and other local elected officials about this morning's ICE operation that resulted in the killing of a civilian, injury to an ICE officer, lockdowns of local schools, and even more widespread fear in our community. We reject violence in all its forms. We also reject the statements issued by DHS and ICE that recklessly blame local activists for this tragic situation. Advocates and elected officials in Chicago have been warning people to be safe and know their rights if they have an encounter with law enforcement. We warned that ICE's aggressive tactics and disregard for due process were a violent escalation. This is precisely what the Trump administration sought when they declared the invasion of Chicago. We urge our community to remain peaceful; we also urge DHS and ICE to stop their inflammatory rhetoric and actions, and to be transparent about this incident, including through the release of relevant warrants and body camera footage."

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