The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is deeply concerned by recent fatal shooting incidents connected to federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, including the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
ASCE members have expressed growing anxiety about the effects of aggressive enforcement actions on their communities and workplaces. This climate of fear and uncertainty has real and lasting consequences for our members, our staff, and the essential work civil engineers perform and the communities we serve. Beyond immediate safety concerns, these actions risk undermining critical research and the future engineering workforce, as foreign-born students and professionals reconsider studying and working in the United States.
As a profession dedicated to protecting public health, safety, and welfare, ASCE calls for a measured and accountable approach to immigration enforcement—one that upholds the rule of law, due process, transparency, and respect for human dignity.
We join state and community leaders in urging federal authorities to de-escalate tensions, ensure an independent review of recent incidents, and take steps to restore public trust.
ASCE stands with its members and the communities they serve and will continue advocating for policies that protect public safety while honoring U.S. constitutional rights.
About the American Society of Civil Engineers
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 160,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society. ASCE works to raise awareness of the need to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure using sustainable and resilient practices, advocates for increasing and optimizing investment in infrastructure, and improve engineering knowledge and competency. For more information, visit www.asce.org or www.infrastructurereportcard.org and follow us on Twitter, @ASCETweets and @ASCEGovRel.