The family of Renee Good, who was killed during an ICE traffic stop in Minneapolis this past January, has launched a pair of lawsuits against the U.S. government and several high-ranking Trump administration officials.
The legal action, brought by Good’s brother and partner, alleges negligence and conspiracy, claiming the administration fostered an environment that led to her death.
The lawsuits target ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fired the shots, as well as former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and border official Tom Homan.
Immigration authorities stated at the time of the incident that the stop occurred after Good attempted to cause bodily harm to agents, a claim witnesses have disputed. President Trump initially noted that Good had 'violently, wilfully and viciously' acted against the officer, though he later characterized the event as a tragedy.
The White House has dismissed the litigation as 'baseless' and confirmed it will vigorously defend the agents involved. White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis emphasized that the administration remains focused on the rule of law, noting that the media should provide equal coverage to Americans harmed by illegal immigrants.
The legal filing comes as the administration continues its efforts to secure the border and enforce immigration statutes, a mission that has faced intense scrutiny from activists and political opponents.
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