On Thursday, the family of Renee Good, a 37‑year‑old Minneapolis mother of three, filed two federal civil suits alleging wrongful death and excessive force by federal law‑enforcement officials.
Details of the lawsuits
The first complaint, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, targets the United States government for using deadly force against Good, who was driving her Honda Pilot on a residential street when an ICE agent opened fire. Federal officials claim the agent acted in self‑defense after Good allegedly attempted to ram him with her vehicle.
The second suit names several senior officials, including White House senior adviser Stephen Miller, former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Border Czar Tom Homan, and ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who fired the fatal shots. The complaint also alleges a coordinated effort by senior officials and private actors to target Minnesota’s Somali and Hispanic communities.
Family’s response
Good’s brother, Brent Ganger, called the incident “completely senseless” and demanded accountability. “The day of accountability has arrived for the United States’ rogue agencies,” the family’s legal team said in a statement.
Partner Becca Good added, “No child should grow up without a parent. No one should lose their sister or their daughter.” Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci said the suits were filed after receiving no response from the federal government and emphasized that the agent who fired the shots “deserves an investigation.”
Allegations of a paramilitary operation
The complaint describes the incident as part of a domestic deployment of a paramilitary force, citing masked, armed agents in military‑grade gear conducting “shock‑and‑awe” tactics. It claims the agent fired through Good’s windshield and open driver‑side window as her SUV turned away.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
