Family Sues Trump Administration Over ICE Killing of Renee Good

Fri Oct 02 2026 05:48:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Renee Good's family files lawsuits against the U.S. government and Trump officials after she was shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

In a fierce courtroom clash, the family of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen murdered by an ICE officer during a Minneapolis raid, has launched two lawsuits targeting federal agencies and former Trump officials. The first complaint accuses the government of creating a lethal environment that led to Good’s death, citing negligence. The second names specific ICE officer Jonathan Ross, high‑level officials such as Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, and a sweeping conspiracy of policy and action. While White House spokespeople dismiss the claims as baseless, the family claims systemic failure and demands accountability for a powerful state that has turned violent against citizens.

Family Sues Trump Administration Over ICE Killing of Renee Good

After the viral footage of ICE officer Jonathan Ross shooting US citizen Renee Good, the family of the 37‑year‑old mother of three has filed two formal lawsuits against the US government and former Trump administration officials. The first complaint accuses the federal government of creating an "unprecedented environment for state‑sponsored violence," resulting in Good’s death during a Minneapolis raid in January 2026. The second lawsuit targets Ross, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House border tsar Tom Homan, and other officials, alleging a conspiracy that interfered with civil rights and ignored federal negligence.

Brent Ganger, Good’s brother, and her partner Becca Good, who had not spoken publicly since the shooting, spearheaded the lawsuits. At a press conference, Becca Good declared, "The whole world had to watch as our entire universe was destroyed," highlighting the personal devastation and the broader appeal for accountability. Ganger added, "Since her death no meaningful change has occurred. Our family is waiting and we will wait no longer."

White House spokesperson Lauren Bis has dismissed the lawsuits as "baseless," and the administration has vowed to "vigorously defend" the claims. Former President Trump initially blamed Good for the incident, later apologizing and calling the event a tragedy.

The lawsuits rely on the Federal Tort Claims Act, allowing citizens to seek damages for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligence of federal employees. If successful, the cases could set a precedent for how federal enforcement actions are scrutinized in future immigration operations.