ACT’s Statement on

Justice for Renee Good

Dear friends, partners, and community members,

We are writing during a painful and unsettling moment in Minnesota. Last week, a 37-year-old mother was killed by federal immigration enforcement. Her death has sparked grief, fear, and outrage across our state and the country, and communities are rightly demanding accountability and justice.

Her name was Renee Good.

This tragedy is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of enforcement and rhetoric that has brought harm and terror to immigrant families, people of color, disabled people, and other marginalized communities. The climate of enforcement and violence affects us all, regardless of where we live or work.

Many in the disability community, and our staff personally, have deep roots across St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout Minnesota — including communities served by all SAM regions, from Winona to Cambridge, St. Cloud to Rochester, Duluth to East Grand Forks, and beyond. We know firsthand that fear and uncertainty do not stop at city limits, and that what happens in one community quickly ripples across others.

Out of care for the safety and well-being of our staff and community, Advocating Change Together is temporarily encouraging staff to work from home and closing our physical office space while federal immigration enforcement activity continues in Minnesota and we assess safety on an ongoing basis. This decision is about safety, care, and reducing harm — not fear, compliance, or disengagement from our mission.

During this time, we are also placing in-person events and gatherings on hold. We know how important being together is, and this pause is not taken lightly. If you need support, have questions, or are unsure how this affects your participation, please reach out to us by phone or email. We will do our best to be responsive, flexible, and supportive during this time.

As a disability justice organization, we know that safety is collective, that oppression is interconnected, and that protecting one another is part of how we fight ableism and state violence. At the same time, we are navigating the real tension between maintaining a clear justice lens and making decisions that prioritize immediate safety. Taking care of ourselves and each other is not separate from the work — it is the work.

During this period, we will continue:

· Advancing disability justice and leadership across Minnesota

· Staying connected with cross-movement partners working toward community safety, accountability, and care

· Sharing accessible and meaningful ways to stay engaged and support one another

We know this moment is heavy. Fear and grief are real. And isolation only deepens harm. Please reach out if you need connection, resources, or support — and let’s continue to care for one another through this moment.

In solidarity and care,

All of us at ACT