Renee Good’s family has filed two lawsuits against the U.S. government and former Trump‑era officials after the 37‑year‑old was shot to death by an ICE officer during a Minneapolis immigration raid in January 2026.
Background: Good was a U.S. citizen who had recently moved to Minneapolis when federal agents conducted a mass sweep of the city. A video of the shooting spread quickly online, sparking protests that led to the withdrawal of 200 ICE agents and the removal of the operation’s chief.
The Lawsuits: The Good family’s lawyer, Antonio Romanucci, argues that the operation created “an unprecedented environment for state‑sponsored violence.” The suit lists battery, assault, false imprisonment and alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress. The second action names ICE officer Jonathan Ross, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and others, claiming a conspiracy to subvert civil rights.
Government Response: A White House spokesperson called the lawsuits “baseless” and said the administration would “vigorously defend” itself. Trump’s comments shifted from initial blame on Good’s actions to later calling the incident a “tragedy.”
Broader Context: Good’s death follows another Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti two weeks later, an event that contributed to widespread use‑of‑force debates. At least ten people have been killed by immigration agents during Trump’s second term, indicating a pattern of violent enforcement that the family seeks to challenge.
