Summary
Federal authorities are not investigating the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Despite public attention and comparisons to the George Floyd case, the Justice Department has decided not to pursue a criminal civil rights investigation at this time. However, a preliminary assessment by an FBI agent found the conditions for a civil rights inquiry were met.
Key Facts
- Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- Federal authorities have decided not to open a criminal civil rights investigation.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated there is no basis for a DOJ investigation.
- The DOJ's response differs from the swift action taken after George Floyd's death in 2020.
- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was initially involved but is now excluded from accessing evidence.
- The DOJ separately investigates Minnesota officials for possibly opposing federal immigration actions.
