On Thursday, court filings in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota revealed that the family of Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother of three who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Jan. 7, has initiated two civil lawsuits seeking accountability for her death.
Details of the lawsuits
The first suit invokes the Federal Tort Claims Act and names the United States of America as the sole defendant, alleging negligence by federal employees acting within the scope of their duties. The second complaint expands the claim, asserting a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights by senior federal officials, ICE agents, and private actors.
Among the named defendants are ICE agent Jonathan Ross, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, White House border czar Tom Homan, and ten unidentified federal agents described as “John Doe” participants in the operation that led to Good’s death.
What happened on Jan. 7
Good was stopped by ICE agents while dropping off her six‑year‑old son at school. Bystander video and footage captured by the agent show the SUV halted on a snowy Minneapolis street. After a brief exchange in which Good told the agent, “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you,” the situation escalated. An officer later ordered Good to “get out of the f***ing car.” Moments later, gunshots were heard, and Good was shot shortly after 9:30 a.m., according to a city news release.
Video from the scene shows the agent firing first into Good’s windshield and then through the open driver’s side window. The vehicle then moved forward, and a bystander can be heard using profanity toward Good.
Government response and ongoing investigations
To date, no criminal charges have been filed against any ICE personnel involved. In March, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and two state agencies sued the Trump administration for access to evidence related to Good’s shooting and the killing of Alex Pretti, another individual shot by DHS agents in January.
In July, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced that the Department of Justice had supplied a substantial trove of materials to state investigators. The family’s attorneys are now pursuing civil remedies based on that evidence.
Context and community impact
The lawsuits arrive amid ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement practices and the role of federal agents in local communities. Residents of Minneapolis and surrounding areas have expressed concern over the use of force by ICE officers, especially in residential neighborhoods.
While the Trump administration has not issued a public comment on the filings, the inclusion of senior officials in the suit underscores the family’s belief that policy decisions at the highest levels contributed to the tragic outcome.
The case remains active, and further developments are expected as the litigation proceeds.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
