Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
Also reported by Al Jazeera, Guardian World
Summary
The family of Renee Good, a woman killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a city sweep in Minneapolis, has filed two lawsuits against the U.S. government and officials in the Trump administration. The lawsuits claim that the government’s operation created a violent environment and accuse ICE and senior officials of civil rights violations and negligence.Key Facts
- Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7, during an operation targeting immigrants and criminals.
- The operation was called Operation Metro Surge.
- One lawsuit claims the government caused her death through negligence and abuse of power under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Another lawsuit targets ICE officer Jonathan Ross and several Trump administration officials for conspiracy to interfere with civil rights.
- Family and witnesses say Good was not attacking officers when she was shot, contrary to ICE’s statements.
- Good’s death led to nationwide protests, especially after another Minneapolis resident was killed by immigration agents weeks later.
- Good’s mother and brother testified in Congress, asking for accountability from the government.
- The government and Department of Homeland Security have not commented yet on the lawsuits.
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