Family members of people killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents recently testified before a congressional committee, urging lawmakers to take action in response to the deaths. The hearing, held on Capitol Hill, brought together loved ones of victims who have been fatally shot by ICE officers in recent years. Their testimony focused on the emotional and financial toll of losing a family member to such incidents, as well as calls for greater accountability and policy changes. Renée Good’s mother and brother were among those who shared their experiences during the hearing. Renée Good, an undocumented immigrant, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in 2019 during a routine immigration enforcement operation. Her family has since described living with the pain of her loss on a daily basis. “We struggle every day,” her mother said, highlighting the ongoing emotional and financial challenges faced by her family since the incident. The families of other victims also spoke out, emphasizing the need for transparency and reform within ICE. They argued that the agency’s practices have led to unnecessary deaths and that more oversight is needed to prevent such tragedies in the future. Some called for the repeal of policies that they believe contribute to the risk of lethal encounters between ICE agents and individuals they are trying to apprehend. Lawmakers listened to the testimonies with varying degrees of engagement, though no immediate legislative action was announced following the hearing. The event underscored the growing public and political debate over immigration enforcement practices and the balance between national security and individual rights. As the families continue to push for change, their voices remain a central part of the conversation around ICE’s role in the United States.