Congresswoman Simon's Statement Following the Killing of Alex Pretti

Washington, D.C. -Following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement:

"ICE is killing American citizens. Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem have enabled a system of abuse of government power, militarism, and unchecked state violence where communities are treated as disposable.

"I voted against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill this week, and I am supportive of Senate Democrats' announcement that they will not vote for DHS funding this coming week."

Last week, Congresswoman Simon visited Minneapolis, MN to conduct oversight into ICE's actions in the city and honor Renee Good. Congresswoman Simon has previously co-sponsored articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and voted to advance articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

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