PRESS RELEASE 

For immediate release 

January 7, 2026

Contact: press@alianzaamericas.org / (773) 638-4278

‍Chicago, IL- Alianza Americas, a national network of 55+ Latin American and Caribbean Immigrant-led organizations, condemns the killing of a woman in Minneapolis, MN, at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot her at close range. ICE shootings resulting in death have occurred before, revealing a deeply troubling pattern of violence and impunity. 

ICE agents are terrorizing our communities, violating human rights, racially profiling hardworking neighbors, and making our communities less safe, not more. These abuses are carried out with billions of taxpayer dollars approved by Congress. This violence is not accidental; it is the predictable outcome of policies that deploy law enforcement officers with insufficient training, yet armed into communities. 

Enough is enough. We demand immediate actions to bring to justice not only the ICE agents responsible for this horrific action, but for the systems and leadership that allow such violence to continue. ICE officers should not be armed if they have not received adequate training. This act of violence happens just as the House and the Senate are negotiating the FY2026 DHS spending bill. Instead of giving more funds to violate human rights, Congress should be prioritizing healthcare access for the millions of Americans who are just trying to make ends meet. 

Not one more person, family, or community should suffer at the hands of reckless federal agents. How many more people need to die at the hands of DHS and ICE?

We remain committed to solidarity, dignity, and the fight for welcoming and safe communities for all. In the face of hate and xenophobia, we choose justice and humanity. We call on Congress to do its job: fully investigate illegal ICE activity, stop funding abusive enforcement practices, and end policies that separate families and cost human lives.

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Alianza Americas is a transnational network of migrant-led organizations in the United States. We advocate for social justice, equity and human rights in the Americas.