Columbus DSA Statement on the Murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE
The Columbus chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is appalled at the news of ICE agents murdering a legal observer in Minneapolis on January 7. This escalation is just the next in a long string of escalating violence and oppression from ICE specifically and law enforcement in general. ICE has repeatedly demonstrated that they do not protect working people, they serve the fascist regime taking hold of our country to continue advancing their racist capitalist agenda.
Over the last year, ICE has been on a rampage across multiple cities, including here in Columbus. We’ve seen firsthand how their presence makes people feel more scared, not safer. ICE has demonstrated that fear not safety is in fact their goal, and we have seen now where this fear campaign was always headed.
Our chapter has an active campaign to convince local governments not to support federal agents when they inevitably come back to terrorize working residents in Central Ohio once again. This tragic incident is proof that this work continues to be critical. To get involved in the fight, join us at an upcoming meeting to see the work we’re doing to change the way our cities protect immigrants. Check out our calendar of events here: https://www.columbusdsa.org/events/
Also keep an eye out on local channels for other ways to protect our community and show solidarity with those most directly targeted by this regime. This violence is a clear reminder that those who are sworn to protect and serve are not serving us, the people. We must double down on our knowledge that it is on us, the working class, to keep each other and our communities safe, and to do that successfully we must work together.