The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old unarmed mother of three, by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis has ignited national outrage and political controversy. Officials claim Good attempted to “weaponise” her vehicle against officers during immigration raids, describing her as a violent agitator, while video footage and local leaders dispute this narrative. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the shooting as a reckless abuse of power and rejected claims of self-defence, telling ICE to leave the city. Good’s family and community members described her as compassionate and loving, and her death has triggered widespread protests across the US. President Trump and Homeland Security officials defended the agent, labeling Good a domestic threat and insisting the shooting was justified, while federal investigators review the incident amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement.
Amid the public anger, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman drew backlash after donating $10,000 to a GoFundMe fundraiser supporting agent Jonathan Ross, confirming himself as its top donor. The fundraiser has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars, while a separate campaign for Good’s family raised over $1.5 million before closing. Ackman stated he believes in “innocent until proven guilty” and claimed he intended to donate to both sides, calling the situation a tragedy born from a split-second confrontation. His donation has divided public opinion, with critics accusing him of supporting state violence, while supporters argue for due process. As protests intensify and political rhetoric escalates, the incident has become a flashpoint in America’s ongoing debate over law enforcement, immigration policy, and accountability.