Family of Minnesota woman killed by ICE officer files lawsuits against federal officials
The relatives of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent in January, have filed two lawsuits alleging government negligence and a civil-rights conspiracy involving senior Trump administration officials.
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a traffic stop in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, announced two federal lawsuits on Thursday. The suits allege that the immigration operation created "an unprecedented environment for state-sponsored violence" and seek damages for battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
One complaint targets ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fired the fatal shot, while the second names White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House border chief Tom Homan and other officials, accusing them of a "conspiracy to interfere with civil rights" by senior federal actors and private parties.
Family spokesperson Becca Good told reporters, "The whole world had to watch as our entire universe was destroyed," describing the impact on their three children. Attorney Antonio Romanucci said, "Our government has become a grave and mortal threat to its own citizens."
The lawsuits cite the Federal Tort Claims Act, which permits citizens to sue the government for injuries caused by federal employees. The filing follows earlier criticism of the operation, including the removal of its commander, Greg Bovino, and the withdrawal of hundreds of federal agents from Minneapolis.
President Trump initially blamed Good for the incident, later calling it a tragedy and acknowledging that agents can make mistakes. Good's mother testified before Congress, noting she had voted for Trump believing the agents were meant to protect citizens.