Rep. Ro Khanna demanded the arrest and prosecution of the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 and pushed for a bill he co-sponsors with Rep. Jasmine Crockett requiring body cameras, visible identification, a ban on masks during operations, and independent oversight. Federal authorities say the agent fired in self-defense after alleging Good attempted to use her vehicle as a weapon. The shooting prompted protests, public criticism from local leaders, and a lawsuit by Minnesota challenging the surge in federal immigration enforcement. DHS officials and some state leaders have defended the officers involved while investigations continue.
Rep. Ro Khanna Demands Arrest Of ICE Agent After Minneapolis Fatal Shooting, Pushes Body-Camera And Oversight Bill
Rep Ro Khanna demands prosecution of ICE agent in Minneapolis fatal shooting
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has publicly called for the arrest and criminal prosecution of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in a Minneapolis residential neighborhood on Jan. 7. Khanna also urged Congress to back legislation he is co-sponsoring with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) to increase transparency and oversight of ICE operations.
Khanna's Call And Proposed Reforms
In a post on X, Khanna wrote that he is "calling for the arrest and prosecution of the ICE agent that shot and killed Renee Good." He asked lawmakers to support his bill with Rep. Jasmine Crockett to require ICE agents to wear body cameras, display visible identification, refrain from wearing masks during enforcement operations, and be subject to independent oversight and review.
Renee Nicole Good moments before she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
The Shooting And Official Accounts
Federal officials say the shooting occurred during a federal enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Authorities reported that agents were attempting arrests when an officer fired after alleging that Good tried to use her vehicle as a weapon. The agent's action has been described by federal officials as an act of self-defense; that account is part of an ongoing federal inquiry.
Local Reaction And Legal Action
Good's death sparked large protests in Minneapolis and demonstrations in other U.S. cities as activists and residents demanded changes to federal immigration enforcement practices. Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, publicly challenged the federal account and rejected the claim that the agent acted in self-defense.
Renee Good's crashed car after the shooting.
Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging that the recent surge in immigration enforcement in the state is "unlawful" and "unprecedented." Mayor Frey said,
"What we are seeing right now is not normal immigration enforcement. The scale is wildly disproportionate, and it has nothing to do with keeping people safe."
Federal Officials And Public Comments
The Department of Homeland Security has defended the federal agents' account that the agent fired in self-defense. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem — who has publicly supported tougher immigration enforcement — defended the officers involved and criticized Democrats who have challenged federal actions. Noem said on television that law enforcement officers are trained for dangerous situations and rely on that training to make split-second decisions.
Investigations And Next Steps
Investigations into the shooting remain ongoing. Khanna's demand for criminal charges and his proposed bill aim to increase accountability and transparency for ICE operations while the legal and political debate continues over the scope and conduct of federal immigration enforcement.
Note: This article summarizes statements and actions from federal and local officials and reflects developments reported by multiple outlets. Investigations and legal proceedings are continuing, and official findings may evolve.
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