Ramirez Statement on Illinois State Police Launching an Investigation Into the Murder of Silverio Villegas González

Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement on the Illinois State Police investigation that was launched into the murder of Silverio Villegas González:

"The recently announced investigation by the Illinois State Police into the murder of Silverio Villegas González by federal agents is a needed step towards accountability and justice.

I am clear: the investigation is the direct result of unrelenting pressure from our coalition. For months, organizers, rapid responders, and public officials at every level of government have been fighting and demanding an independent investigation into the murder of Silverio Villegas. Those same community leaders have been on the ground, documenting the Trump administration's abuses of power and demanding accountability - not just for Silverio, but for every family harmed by the violence of DHS.

While the opening of an investigation is an important step, it is only the beginning. We must keep fighting to ensure that every single family that has been terrorized by DHS sees the justice they deserve. Together, we will hold those who have perpetrated violence accountable, abolish ICE, and dismantle DHS."