Federal Lawsuits Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Family of Renee Good Files Federal Lawsuits Over Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
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Beyond the officials named in the summary, the lawsuits also name Corey Lewandowski, former ICE director Todd Lyons, former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and 10 unnamed agents.
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Good’s attorneys say Ross fired twice through an open window after Good had told agents she was not angry with them; they say none of the shots was justified.
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Good’s brother, Brent Ganger, said her death made him realize “no one in this country is untouchable,” adding that his family had learned that “the hard way.”
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A law professor said the cases could reveal previously unknown details about the ICE operation, including the involvement of senior officials.
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The article reports that then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche saw no reason for a civil-rights investigation into the shooting, while the Justice Department opened an investigation into Good’s partner, Becca Good, and her links to protest groups.
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, has filed two federal lawsuits seeking accountability. NPR reports the suits allege wrongful death, excessive force, and civil-rights violations stemming from Good's death during Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement crackdown.
One lawsuit targets the U.S. government under federal tort law. The second invokes an 1871 anti-discrimination statute and names ICE agent Jonathan Ross, Trump officials Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and Tom Homan, and others, claiming the operation encouraged aggressive enforcement and racial targeting. Fox 9 quoted her family saying the tragedy "destroyed" their world.
Agent's Fatal Shots Violated Policy, Lawyers Say
According to Good's attorneys, ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired twice through an open window after Good explicitly told agents she posed no threat to them. Crooks and Liars reports the lawyers argue none of the three shots was legally justified and that Ross violated department protocol. Federal authorities had initially described Good as a threat.
Good's brother, Brent Ganger, told media outlets that her death revealed a hard truth: "no one in this country is untouchable." He said his family learned this lesson through devastating personal experience. The family is seeking damages for the wrongful death and emotional harm caused by the shooting.
Lawsuits Name Multiple Trump Officials and Agents
Beyond the high-profile names, the second lawsuit names former ICE director Todd Lyons, former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, and political operative Corey Lewandowski. The Gateway Pundit reports the suits also include 10 unnamed federal agents as defendants. The broad defendant list signals the family's claim that the operation involved senior-level coordination and oversight.
The lawsuits allege these officials created an environment that encouraged confrontations and discriminatory enforcement against immigrants and their allies. A law professor quoted in coverage suggested the cases could expose previously undisclosed details about Operation Metro Surge's scope and the role of top administration figures in directing enforcement tactics.
Justice Department Declined Inquiry While Targeting Good's Partner
NPR reports that then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche saw no reason to open a civil-rights investigation into the shooting itself. However, the Justice Department simultaneously launched an investigation into Good's partner, Becca Good, focusing on alleged links to protest groups. The asymmetrical response drew criticism from civil-rights advocates.
The federal government has declined to comment on the pending litigation. No court has yet adjudicated the family's allegations. Legal observers say the discovery process could compel officials to disclose internal communications about the operation's planning and execution.
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