ICE Agent Kills Innocent Mother in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage Over Lack of Accountability
Five years and six months after the brutal murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, another American citizen has lost her life at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed on January 7th, just a mile from where Chauvin killed Floyd in 2020. The killing has sparked widespread outrage over what many see as another example of government violence against innocent civilians.
Good, an American mother of three who had no prior record of activism or involvement with immigration issues, was simply trying to drop off her child at school when ICE agents arrived at the scene. According to eyewitnesses, Good attempted to drive away, and one of the ICE agents opened fire without any apparent justification. The video footage of the incident has been shared widely on social media, showing the horrific reality of government-sanctioned violence against a civilian.
The lack of accountability for this killing is alarming. Under the Biden administration, ICE was instructed in 2023 to adopt more humane policies and procedures, including the use of de-escalation techniques and respect for human life. However, on that same day, an ICE agent took the life of Renee Good, seemingly ignoring these guidelines.
The killing of Renee Good highlights a broader pattern of government violence against innocent civilians. In recent years, federal agents have killed nine people while enforcing immigration policies, including two children under the age of 17. This wave of violence has sparked widespread concern about the Trump-era policies and the Biden administration's failure to take adequate action.
The question is, will this latest killing galvanize public opposition against ICE and its actions? As Austin Sarat, a prominent scholar on American law and politics, notes, "We can and should do so [demand change] lawfully, peacefully, and without resorting to violence." The time for peaceful protest is upon us. It's time to say "no" to this senseless violence and demand that our government agencies be held accountable for their actions.
The case of Renee Good also raises fundamental questions about the use of force by government agents. In 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Tennessee v. Garner that police cannot use lethal force simply to stop someone from fleeing. This ruling has been interpreted as a standard for federal agencies like ICE. However, it appears that these guidelines are being ignored.
As we mourn the loss of Renee Good's life, let us remember Justice Byron White's words: "It is not better that... felony suspects die than that they escape." It's time to re-emphasize this core principle of justice and human rights in America. The federal government must take immediate action to prevent such killings and ensure accountability for those responsible.
Renee Good's tragic death serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of holding our government agencies accountable for their actions. It is our duty to speak out against this senseless violence and demand change, not just for Renee's family but for all Americans who are vulnerable to government overreach.
Five years and six months after the brutal murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, another American citizen has lost her life at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed on January 7th, just a mile from where Chauvin killed Floyd in 2020. The killing has sparked widespread outrage over what many see as another example of government violence against innocent civilians.
Good, an American mother of three who had no prior record of activism or involvement with immigration issues, was simply trying to drop off her child at school when ICE agents arrived at the scene. According to eyewitnesses, Good attempted to drive away, and one of the ICE agents opened fire without any apparent justification. The video footage of the incident has been shared widely on social media, showing the horrific reality of government-sanctioned violence against a civilian.
The lack of accountability for this killing is alarming. Under the Biden administration, ICE was instructed in 2023 to adopt more humane policies and procedures, including the use of de-escalation techniques and respect for human life. However, on that same day, an ICE agent took the life of Renee Good, seemingly ignoring these guidelines.
The killing of Renee Good highlights a broader pattern of government violence against innocent civilians. In recent years, federal agents have killed nine people while enforcing immigration policies, including two children under the age of 17. This wave of violence has sparked widespread concern about the Trump-era policies and the Biden administration's failure to take adequate action.
The question is, will this latest killing galvanize public opposition against ICE and its actions? As Austin Sarat, a prominent scholar on American law and politics, notes, "We can and should do so [demand change] lawfully, peacefully, and without resorting to violence." The time for peaceful protest is upon us. It's time to say "no" to this senseless violence and demand that our government agencies be held accountable for their actions.
The case of Renee Good also raises fundamental questions about the use of force by government agents. In 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Tennessee v. Garner that police cannot use lethal force simply to stop someone from fleeing. This ruling has been interpreted as a standard for federal agencies like ICE. However, it appears that these guidelines are being ignored.
As we mourn the loss of Renee Good's life, let us remember Justice Byron White's words: "It is not better that... felony suspects die than that they escape." It's time to re-emphasize this core principle of justice and human rights in America. The federal government must take immediate action to prevent such killings and ensure accountability for those responsible.
Renee Good's tragic death serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of holding our government agencies accountable for their actions. It is our duty to speak out against this senseless violence and demand change, not just for Renee's family but for all Americans who are vulnerable to government overreach.
this is just so messed up it makes me wanna cry thinking about Renee Good's life being cut short by an ICE agent like that. it's just another example of how our system can go wrong and innocent people get hurt. i mean, what even is the point of having policies in place if they're not gonna be followed? 
it's all so frustrating and infuriating at the same time.
i guess the question is, how do we keep pushing for change when it feels like nothing is being done? we can't just sit back and expect things to get better on their own. we need to be the ones speaking out, demanding action from our government agencies. 
my heart just sank reading about this 
ICE agents are supposed to be enforcing laws but it feels like they're more interested in taking lives than showing compassion or understanding. Renee was just a mom trying to do her job, and ICE agents basically took that away from her. 
it's infuriating that there's been no real accountability for this kind of violence, especially when we know that the Biden admin is supposed to be working towards more humane policies. 
five years after George Floyd's murder, it feels like we're still stuck in the same cycle of fear and mistrust with our government agencies. We need to keep speaking out against this nonsense and demanding change, not just for Renee but for all those who are affected by ICE's actions. 
another life lost to gov't brutality 
and now we gotta wonder if this is just another case of gov't ignoring their own policies on human rights and de-escalation techniques 
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. But at the same time, we gotta consider the context here 
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how can we even talk about accountability when the video footage shows no justification for the killing?! 
it's like they're above the law! 
what's going on with these federal agents?! have they never heard of de-escalation techniques or basic human rights?! 
we need to take action, peacefully but firmly 
but for now, I'll just keep sharing this story and demanding change online 
let's make some noise, America! 
️. It's not like Renee was trying to break out of prison or something. And yeah, the Biden admin said they were gonna do more humane stuff, but it looks like that's just lip service 
. We should be talking about policies and procedure, not just "oh no, another government agency is out of control". Time for some serious reform, fam 
. I mean, what's the point of having guidelines and policies if nobody's gonna follow 'em? And Renee was just trying to drop off her kid, for crying out loud! 
it's been 5 years since George Floyd got murdered by a cop and now another innocent person dies at the hands of an ICE agent. It's time for change 
we need to hold our government agencies accountable for their actions and make sure that kind of violence never happens again 
. Renee Good was just a mom trying to drop off her kid at school, not some wanted fugitive or whatever. And now she's dead