Washington, DC – NLADA released the following statement in response to the shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who were killed in separate incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis:
“Our hearts are with the people of Minneapolis and the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
People in Minneapolis are navigating fear, disruption, and uncertainty caused by the ongoing presence of increased federal law enforcement in their communities, affecting their right and opportunity to be safe and healthy, to work and live with dignity, and to flourish. This very safety, stability, and opportunity is what civil legal aid, client community advocates, and public defenders work toward every day.
We urge decision-makers to de-escalate tensions in Minneapolis and call for comprehensive and independent investigations into the killings.
NLADA also urges stakeholders to work together to ensure dignity and justice in communities.”
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The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America's oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. NLADA has pioneered access to justice at the national, state, and local levels, playing a leadership role in the creation of public defender systems and other important institutions from The Sentencing Project to the Legal Services Corporation. A leader in the development of national standards for civil legal aid and public defense, NLADA also provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance for equal justice advocates across the country.
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