BERWYN – After video surfaced on social media of an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agent threatening a pregnant woman and her child with a gun, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes (D-Chicago) released the following statement:

“I am absolutely horrified to see the video shared of reckless behavior of ICE agents in my community. It is a miracle that no one in this family was injured by ICE’s rash behavior, as only a flex of their finger on the trigger could have turned the encounter into a deadly tragedy. Their actions are deplorable and deeply concerning for the safety of my constituents.

“I am reiterating once again that we, in Illinois, do not want or need ICE agents or the National Guard. As this instance and the recent disruptive operations in Little Village and Cicero prove, their presence only create chaos and unnecessary fear. Thank you to everyone in our neighborhoods helping each other out during these stressful times. Know that I am with you and will not stop fighting for the immigrant community and Latinos in our community.”