Family Sues ICE and Trump Officials After Minneapolis Shooting

In the wake of the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, her partner and brother have filed two lawsuits seeking accountability from the federal government and senior Trump administration officials.

The first suit, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, accuses the Department of Homeland Security and the White House of creating an “unprecedented environment for state‑sponsored violence,” alleging battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.

The second complaint names ICE officer Jonathan Ross and senior officials—including White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, former DHS secretary Kristi Noem and border chief Tom Homan—claiming a conspiracy to violate Good’s civil rights.

Good, a mother of three who had recently moved to Minneapolis, was shot during a traffic stop in an operation the authorities called “Operation Metro Surge.” Family members and witnesses say she was inside her car, not attempting an attack, and her death sparked protests in the city.

Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, testified before Congress on Tuesday, reiterating that her daughter “should still be alive” and demanding accountability from the officials who directed the crackdown.

The lawsuits come as federal agents are withdrawn from Minneapolis and residents push for reforms in immigration enforcement practices.

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