Families share stories

Five families testified at a Democratic forum about being fatally shot by federal immigration agents.

Donna Ganger's plea

Donna Ganger, mother of Renée Nicole Good, said, 'My daughter should still be alive.'

“My daughter should still be alive”

Brent Ganger's statement

Brent Ganger, Renée's brother, said, 'My family had the unfortunate privilege of learning the hard way, through the loss of our beloved Renée, that no one is safe while ICE continues to terrorize us.'

“My family had the unfortunate privilege of learning the hard way, through the loss of our beloved Renée, that no one is safe while ICE continues to terrorize us”

Sen. Blumenthal's warning

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said DHS promises for ICE reforms have been repeatedly broken.

“After all those horrific deaths and public outcry, we were told DHS was going to change. Again and again those promises were proven false”

Rep. Garcia's demands

Rep. Robert Garcia demanded body cameras, warrant processes, independent investigations, and criminal prosecutions for ICE.

“We need body cameras. We need real warrant processes for judges. We need aggressive, comprehensive, independent investigations. We need criminal prosecutions. And most importantly, we need justice for witnesses here today”

Rachel Reyes' call

Rachel Reyes, mother of Ruben Ray Martinez, said, 'Trust in our government is foundational, and right now that trust is broken.'

“Trust in our government is foundational, and right now that trust is broken”