The siblings of a Colorado woman who died in 2019 after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are speaking out about the traumatic experience they say their sister endured at the hands of violent ICE operations.
Renée Good, 29, was arrested on October 17, 2018, at her home in Fort Collins, Colorado, by agents from ICE's Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO). The siblings claim that their sister was subjected to physical and emotional abuse during her detention, including being forced into a stress position, denied food and water, and being threatened with deportation.
According to the Good family, the arrest was a senseless act of violence against Renée, who had been living in the United States for several years without any prior issues. The siblings say that their sister's only "crime" was being an undocumented immigrant, which led to her detention and eventual death at a private prison facility.
The brothers claim that the traumatic experience has left them with emotional scars and a deep sense of injustice. They believe that ICE operations are "beyond explanation" and that the agency's actions are motivated by a desire to carry out its mission without regard for human life or dignity.
"We just want answers," said one of Renée's brothers, who wishes to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation. "Why was she picked? Why was she detained? And what happened to her in those private prisons?"
The Good family's story is just one of many tragic examples of the violence and abuse that undocumented immigrants face at the hands of ICE operations. As lawmakers and human rights advocates continue to push for reforms, the siblings' testimony serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for accountability and change.
Renée Good's death sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform within the US immigration system. The incident has been cited by advocates as an example of the dangers posed by ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics and the need for greater transparency and oversight.
As the Good family seeks justice and answers, they are joined by a growing movement of activists and advocates who are demanding an end to the violence and abuse that undocumented immigrants face at the hands of ICE operations.
Renée Good, 29, was arrested on October 17, 2018, at her home in Fort Collins, Colorado, by agents from ICE's Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO). The siblings claim that their sister was subjected to physical and emotional abuse during her detention, including being forced into a stress position, denied food and water, and being threatened with deportation.
According to the Good family, the arrest was a senseless act of violence against Renée, who had been living in the United States for several years without any prior issues. The siblings say that their sister's only "crime" was being an undocumented immigrant, which led to her detention and eventual death at a private prison facility.
The brothers claim that the traumatic experience has left them with emotional scars and a deep sense of injustice. They believe that ICE operations are "beyond explanation" and that the agency's actions are motivated by a desire to carry out its mission without regard for human life or dignity.
"We just want answers," said one of Renée's brothers, who wishes to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation. "Why was she picked? Why was she detained? And what happened to her in those private prisons?"
The Good family's story is just one of many tragic examples of the violence and abuse that undocumented immigrants face at the hands of ICE operations. As lawmakers and human rights advocates continue to push for reforms, the siblings' testimony serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for accountability and change.
Renée Good's death sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform within the US immigration system. The incident has been cited by advocates as an example of the dangers posed by ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics and the need for greater transparency and oversight.
As the Good family seeks justice and answers, they are joined by a growing movement of activists and advocates who are demanding an end to the violence and abuse that undocumented immigrants face at the hands of ICE operations.
this is just so heartbreaking, you know? i mean renée's death was like totally avoidable... she had a right to live in this country just like everyone else. and these ice agents are just supposed to come out of nowhere and detain her? it's crazy! 
the fact that they tortured her and denied her basic human rights is just devastating. i can only imagine how much pain and trauma the good family has been through. my heart goes out to them, fam 
we need real change in this country, like now. no more ice brutality! 
my aunt's cousin was detained by them 2 years ago and she was so traumatized, still can't sleep at night 
shouldn't we treat each other with kindness & respect? 
it's heartbreaking to think about Renée and her siblings going through that trauma... what's most disturbing is that she didn't even do anything wrong - just being in the US without papers 
... it makes you wonder if we're really living in a society where people are treated like they owe us something just because of their status 
. I think this story highlights how easily our humanity can be stripped away when we turn a blind eye to the struggles of others 
. We need to acknowledge that everyone deserves dignity and respect, regardless of their immigration status 
. It's not about being "undocumented" or "documented", it's about being human 
...
Renée's story is just another example of how inhumane these private prisons can be... like, she was just living her life, didn't do anything wrong, and yet they still detained her. It's all about the system being more concerned with deportation than with human lives. They're literally asking for answers 
this is so heartbreaking. i cant even imagine what those siblings went thru their sister was just trying to live her life here & make a new home for herself, no harm in that 
but instead she got caught up in this system that seems designed to hurt people, not help them 
.
ICE needs to be held accountable for their actions, this is not just about Renée, it's about all the others who've gone thru similar trauma 
we need change now, no more silence! 
. Denying her food and water? Threatening to deport her? That's not enforcement, that's abuse 
. And for what? So we can pretend like immigration is this huge issue, when really it's just people trying to make a living and live their lives?
like, are we gonna start seeing people being "detained" for breathing the wrong air or something? This is just plain ridiculous. We need some serious changes in our immigration system ASAP. 
this is so messed up 
It's like, we're supposed to be a country of freedom and opportunity, but for undocumented immigrants, life is a constant struggle. They're forced to live in fear, never knowing when they'll get detained or deported. It's just not right.
they deserve answers tho, like wut was renée's crime again? and why didnt u guys try 2 stop it? 
anyway, i just feel bad for the family, wish they could get some justice 
... these siblings deserve answers & justice 
#BeTheChange. Lawmakers and human rights advocates are on the right track by pushing for reforms, but we can't afford to wait 
#NowIsTheTime. I'm sending all my love and support to Renée's family and the entire undocumented immigrant community 
#StandWithRenée
. The notion that ICE operations prioritize enforcement over human life is disturbing, yet it's a reality that many undocumented immigrants face daily