The Green Party of the United States harshly criticized President Trump as he delivered the annual State of the Union, saying that he is promoting authoritarian rule, reckless military misadventures, personal corruption, and economic downturns. The Party further reminded Americans that Trump has turned ICE into his personal militia to kidnap law-abiding immigrants and intimidate those who challenge his repeated violations of the law. 

The Green Party of Utah (GPUT) strongly condemns the Killings committed by Federal Employees during the month of January 2026, as well as the failure of the elected officials associated with both the Republican and Democratic Parties to put an end to the violent and inhumane violations of Constitutional Rights plainly evident to the Public.

Yesterday, Greens joined thousands of Minnesotans to demand ICE end their operations and leave the state.

This morning, they shot and killed another legal observer, Alex Pretti. Our hearts go out to his family and we stand in solidarity with the community he was protecting.

The Green Party of Utah (GPUT) has signed on to the “Free Des” Letter, calling for his release from prison. Since July 6, 2025, Daniel “Des” Sanchez Estrada has been held in federal prison for distributing materials that opposed the Trump administration’s policies. 

• The Green Party Latinx Caucus condemns the killing of a legal observer by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

Renee Nicole Good was shot at point-blank range while sitting in a car, in front of her spouse. After the shooting, ICE agents blocked a doctor from providing medical aid. This killing and the denial of care demand a direct and serious response.

ICE agents have just shot and killed a legal observer in Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to her family and the community she was protecting.

ICE has only brought chaos, fear, and now death to Minnesota, and they must leave immediately.