Philadelphia officials have issued a stark warning to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, telling them to "get out" of the city following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
The killing has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with local officials and activists condemning the agency's actions. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner called for accountability, saying that if any law enforcement agent or ICE officer commits crimes while in the city, they will be charged and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
"I will charge you with those crimes," Krasner said. "You will be arrested. You will stand trial. You will be convicted." He added that President Trump's pardons do not apply to state court convictions, and that any incidents in Philadelphia would be handled by his office.
City Council minority leader Kendra Brooks called for ICE to leave the city altogether, branding Good's death as "state-sanctioned violence" and saying that the agency is "broken beyond repair". She also emphasized the need for further protections for immigrants in Philly, which will be announced next week.
The killing has drawn hundreds of protesters to the streets outside City Hall, with organizers calling for an end to what they see as a terrorizing presence by ICE in cities across the US. Aniqa Raihan of No ICE Philly said that the vigil was a moment of grief, anger, and fear, but also a call to action and solidarity.
Rochelle Bilal, Philadelphia Sheriff, criticized the ICE officers' actions, noting that "law enforcement professionals do not shoot at a moving vehicle" or wear masks obscuring their faces. Fellow Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier, Rue Landau, and Nicolas O'Rourke echoed Krasner's call for accountability and announced plans to pursue action against ICE's controversial masking policy.
As the city takes a stand against what it sees as a threat to public safety and community trust, officials are making it clear that they will not tolerate lawlessness or abuse of power. The question now is whether the federal government will take notice and change its policies to match the growing sentiment in cities like Philadelphia.
The killing has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with local officials and activists condemning the agency's actions. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner called for accountability, saying that if any law enforcement agent or ICE officer commits crimes while in the city, they will be charged and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
"I will charge you with those crimes," Krasner said. "You will be arrested. You will stand trial. You will be convicted." He added that President Trump's pardons do not apply to state court convictions, and that any incidents in Philadelphia would be handled by his office.
City Council minority leader Kendra Brooks called for ICE to leave the city altogether, branding Good's death as "state-sanctioned violence" and saying that the agency is "broken beyond repair". She also emphasized the need for further protections for immigrants in Philly, which will be announced next week.
The killing has drawn hundreds of protesters to the streets outside City Hall, with organizers calling for an end to what they see as a terrorizing presence by ICE in cities across the US. Aniqa Raihan of No ICE Philly said that the vigil was a moment of grief, anger, and fear, but also a call to action and solidarity.
Rochelle Bilal, Philadelphia Sheriff, criticized the ICE officers' actions, noting that "law enforcement professionals do not shoot at a moving vehicle" or wear masks obscuring their faces. Fellow Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier, Rue Landau, and Nicolas O'Rourke echoed Krasner's call for accountability and announced plans to pursue action against ICE's controversial masking policy.
As the city takes a stand against what it sees as a threat to public safety and community trust, officials are making it clear that they will not tolerate lawlessness or abuse of power. The question now is whether the federal government will take notice and change its policies to match the growing sentiment in cities like Philadelphia.
this is just so messed up what kinda country do we live in where a cop can just shoot someone and get away with it? Renee Nicole Good's life was taken way too soon 
and now her family's got to deal with all this drama and stress over nothing. I'm not even talking about the fact that she was an immigrant, that's just a fact of her life. What matters is that she was a human being who deserved respect and protection 
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Newsflash: it ain't gonna work. The people are already against ICE, and now Philly's just adding fuel to the fire 
. It's about time someone spoke out against this kind of abuse of power 
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. We can't keep letting this stuff slide. Our cities should be safe for everyone, not just those who are born here 
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... ICE agents shouldn't be roaming around our city, especially not with a badge that's supposed to protect us, not hurt us 
. The fact that they didn't even identify themselves before shooting her is just, like, so messed up 
. I mean, what kinda training are these guys getting if they can't even do that? And now Philly's saying they're gonna hold 'em accountable... about time! 
But it's not just Philly - we need to see some real change from the feds on this one. We can't let our cities be held hostage by a bunch of folks who are more interested in enforcing Trump's policies than keeping us safe 
this is crazy how a single agent's actions can bring so much pain & outrage. I'm all for law enforcement accountability but we need real systemic changes too 
those President Trump pardons don't apply to state courts, so let's see some action from the Feds 
meanwhile Philly's taking care of its own, no room for abuse of power in this city 
... I mean, what even is the point of having an immigration agency that's just gonna kill ppl? It's like they're trying to break the trust between law enforcement and the community 
. And now Philly is saying "you gotta leave" - like, finally! 
They should do the same in all cities where ICE is causing harm. It's not right that ppl have to live in fear of getting shot by some agent just 'cause they're immigrants 
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. Philly's taking a stand against ICE, which I think is about time. But can we talk about how ridiculous it is that people are still wearing masks on the streets? Like, come on guys, you're not exactly incognito in your black gear and face paint 
. And don't even get me started on the whole "law enforcement professionals don't shoot at moving vehicles" thing... like, what's next? 
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we need more than just words, we need ACTION 
. I mean, think about it - an entire city is standing up against ICE, demanding they leave and get out of here for good 
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Like, what's next? Are we gonna start issuing "get out" orders for the FBI too? 
gotta say, I'm low-key hyped that Philly is taking a stand against ICE 
. Still, I'm hopeful that this movement can spark some real change 
. We need more cities like Philly standing up against this lawless crap 
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. what's going on with these politicians and their calls for accountability? when are they gonna actually do something about it? 
. can't they all just get along and work towards a solution? this whole thing is just so frustrating 
. We can't keep letting this kind of thing happen, especially not when it affects innocent people like Renee. I'm all about holding those in power accountable, and if that means protesting or calling our reps, then so be it 
...i mean what's next? us marshals showing up at your doorstep uninvited because they think you might be undocumented? come on Philly is right to tell ice to get out, this whole thing just sucks 
. This whole situation with ICE has me really upset. I think it's time for them to leave Philly altogether 
. Krasner is doing the right thing by calling for accountability and prosecution. We need stricter laws against ICE and its officers' abuse of power 
only time will tell