Family Sues Trump Era Officials Over ICE Killing of Renee Good

Fri Oct 02 2026 07:08:22 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Renee Good’s family files lawsuits against ICE, Trump-era officials, sparking debate over immigration enforcement. Witness video and protests put the spotlight on U.S. immigration policy.

Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, was shot dead by an ICE officer during a Minneapolis raid in January, a moment captured on video that sparked nationwide protests. Her brother and partner have filed two lawsuits, slamming the federal government and key Trump administration officials for what they say was a state‑sponsored assault. The suit names ICE agent Jonathan Ross, former White House staffer Stephen Miller, and others, arguing a conspiracy to infringe civil rights. While the White House calls the claims baseless, the case highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policy and law enforcement accountability.

Family Sues Trump Era Officials Over ICE Killing

Renee Good, a 37‑year‑old mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a Minneapolis raid on Jan. 7. The incident was recorded on video and sent a shock wave through U.S. communities, sparking protests across the country.

Good’s brother, Brent Ganger, and her partner, Becca Good, have filed two lawsuits that target the federal government and key Trump‑era officials. They accuse the authorities of creating an “unprecedented environment for state‑sponsored violence” and of conspiring to deny basic civil rights.

The first suit names ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging battery, assault and negligence. The second names ICE agent Jonathan Ross, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Home Secretary Kristi Noem, and others, citing a conspiracy that crossed federal lines.

White House spokespersons have dismissed the claims as baseless, while the plaintiffs say the federal government remains a “grave and mortal threat.” The lawsuits have made headlines amid ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and the limits of law‑enforcement power.

As the case moves forward, activists and lawmakers continue to call for accountability, highlighting how the incident and the ensuing suit reflect broader struggles over policy and personal safety in America. The outcome may shape how ICE operations are monitored and how the U.S. government is held legally accountable for the use of force by federal agents.