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The family of Renee Good has filed two federal civil lawsuits against the U.S. government, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, and Trump administration officials. The lawsuits allege wrongful death and excessive force, coming nine months after an immigration officer fatally shot Good in Minneapolis. The family’s attorney announced the legal action on October 1, 2026.
Two Lawsuits Filed Over Fatal Shooting
The family filed both suits in federal court. Together, the cases target the federal government, the ICE officer involved in the shooting, and Trump administration officials connected to the incident.
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The wrongful death claim argues that Good’s killing was unjustified. The excessive force claim directly challenges the conduct of the officer who fired the fatal shot. Both lawsuits seek to hold federal authorities accountable for her death.
NBC News correspondent Shaquille Brewster reported on the details of both civil suits. The family’s attorney confirmed the filings publicly on the same day.
Background of the Minneapolis Incident
The shooting took place in Minneapolis approximately nine months before the lawsuits were filed. An immigration officer shot and killed Renee Good during that encounter. The circumstances surrounding the shooting prompted the family to pursue legal action against multiple federal parties.
ICE officers carry out immigration enforcement operations across the United States. However, the use of lethal force during such operations is subject to legal scrutiny. In this case, the family argues that the force used against Good was unlawful and ultimately fatal.
Family Seeks Federal Accountability
By naming Trump administration officials alongside the ICE officer and the federal government, the family’s legal team is casting a wide net. This approach suggests the lawsuits may also challenge broader policy decisions or oversight failures that contributed to the shooting.
Federal civil lawsuits involving wrongful death and excessive force claims can take years to resolve. Nevertheless, the family’s decision to file two separate suits signals a determined effort to pursue justice through the courts.
The Renee Good case has drawn significant public attention since the shooting. As the federal lawsuits move forward, the outcome could have implications for how immigration enforcement officers use force during operations.
