Family of Minnesota woman killed during ICE operation targets Trump officials in lawsuits
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Relatives of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent in January, have filed lawsuits accusing federal officials of negligence and a civil-rights conspiracy, despite the dangers faced by law enforcement during immigration enforcement.
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who tragically lost her life during a lawful Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation 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, despite the difficult and dangerous circumstances faced by ICE officers tasked with upholding the law.
One complaint singles out ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fired the fatal shot during the chaotic traffic stop, while the second lawsuit names White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House border chief Tom Homan, and other officials. These officials are accused of a 'conspiracy to interfere with civil rights,' a claim that critics argue is part of a broader campaign to undermine immigration enforcement and the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the border.
Family spokesperson Becca Good told reporters, 'The whole world had to watch as our entire universe was destroyed,' emphasizing the personal tragedy for their three children. Attorney Antonio Romanucci went so far as to claim, 'Our government has become a grave and mortal threat to its own citizens,' echoing anti-law enforcement rhetoric.
The lawsuits cite the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows citizens to sue the government for injuries caused by federal employees. The filings come after criticism of the operation, including the removal of its commander, Greg Bovino, and the withdrawal of hundreds of federal agents from Minneapolis—actions that some believe embolden lawlessness and undermine the rule of law.
President Trump initially pointed to Good’s own actions in the incident, later calling it a tragedy and acknowledging that agents can make mistakes. Good's mother, who had previously supported Trump, testified before Congress, expressing her shock and disappointment in the aftermath of the incident.