City Council adopts resolution condemning fatal shootings by federal immigration authorities

Council member Shahana Hanif introduced and the New York City Council adopted Resolution 2‑10 condemning the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Goode and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration authorities.

Hanif framed the measure around federal enforcement actions in other jurisdictions, saying that "Pretti had his phone raised to record the multiple officers' actions before he was pepper sprayed, pinned to the street and shot 10 times." She linked the incidents to a broader enforcement operation she described as "Operation Metro Surge," alleging the deployment of thousands of masked federal agents and asserting that the actions "destabilized and traumatized our neighbors." Hanif also listed other deaths she attributed to ICE custody or enforcement in 2026 and said the council must condemn those killings and affirm protections for immigrant communities.

The resolution was read into the record by the clerk and adopted by voice vote; the clerk announced, "The ayes have it." Individual members had previously signaled objections to particular items elsewhere on the calendar (recorded during unanimous consent requests), but this resolution proceeded to a voice adoption during the resolutions portion of the meeting.

Why it matters: Hanif framed the resolution as both a statement of values and a demand for local protections for immigrant communities. The resolution cites specific violent incidents and is intended to register the council's opposition to federal enforcement tactics described in testimony.

What the resolution does and next steps: The adopted resolution publicly condemns the described shootings and calls attention to alleged harms arising from federal immigration enforcement operations. The resolution is a formal council statement; the transcript does not record binding mandates or new local statutory requirements tied to the vote. The council indicated that members wishing to register objections could notify the legislative documents unit; the resolution's adoption was procedural and symbolic rather than an implementation directive.

At the end of the session the council moved on to other agenda items and adjourned. The committee to combat hate was scheduled to hold a hearing the following day where related bills were to be discussed.