00:00She has unleashed ICE and other federal law enforcement officers upon American communities
00:07not to protect them, but to attack them and to sow fear, violence and chaos. We cannot
00:16and we will not tolerate this violence against our communities. The killing of Miss Good must
00:24be independently investigated to those and those responsible from the agent who pulled the trigger
00:32to the president and secretary who deployed them. They must be held accountable and we cannot stop
00:40there. Unfortunately, when it comes to Miss Noam, this cruelly and disregard for the rule of law
00:49is part of a long pattern of behavior. This shooting did not happen in a vacuum. It is a tragic result
00:58of Noam's dangerous ring as secretary. Since taking office, Noam has established a corrupt culture
01:07at the Department of Homeland Security. She and her political allies conduct themselves as though
01:15they are above the law. She has wantonly enriched herself and her associates at taxpayers expense.
01:26She has openly defied court orders undermining the constitutional rule of law. She has used access
01:34to disaster funds to punish political foes and she has obstructed congressional oversight. She has directed
01:44the indiscriminate deportation of thousands of people without due process, most of whom have no criminal record,
01:53including U.S. citizens, children, some with serious illnesses against the wishes of their parents.
02:02In short, Kristi Noam has repeatedly abused her power and violated her oath of office.
02:10Today, we are honoring the life and memory of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, a writer and a poet.
02:20Renee's mother remembers her as one of the kindest people she's ever known. For anyone who knew her,
02:29says Renee spent her life caring for others, always putting their needs first.
02:36Her deep love for community drove her to stand up for her immigrant neighbors. She had just dropped off
02:44her six-year-old son off at school and was serving as a legal observer when she was murdered by an ICE
02:51agent in South Minneapolis. ICE's reckless actions have taken a mother from three children,
02:58a partner from a wife, and inflicted unfathomable pain on our community. My deepest condolences go to
03:08Renee's family, friends, and anyone who loved her. We will not stop fighting until we achieve real justice and
03:17accountability. That must begin with impeaching Kristi Noam and ensuring no federal agent can act as a judge,
03:25jury, and executioner on our streets. It must also include full and transparent investigation and legal
03:33action against ICE. While we grieve, our community as always has shown up for one another with love. ICE
03:42officers have been struck by solidarity and care Minnesotans have shown for their neighbors.
03:50In the face of state-sanctioned violence, we have organized and protected each other. That is what
03:56Renee stood for. She died because she chose love and solidarity over fear, and we will make sure
04:06the world never forgets her name. Thank you.
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