Renee Nicole Good’s family has filed two federal civil lawsuits against the U.S. government and several immigration officials, months after the 37-year-old mother of three was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Good was killed on January 7, 2026, during an immigration enforcement operation while she was behind the wheel of her SUV. Her partner, Becca Good, and her brother, Brent Ganger, are pursuing legal action alleging that federal officials were responsible for her death and other harms. One lawsuit accuses the government of wrongful death, assault, battery, false imprisonment, emotional distress, and negligence. The second lawsuit names ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fired the fatal shots, along with senior officials including former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. The legal action follows the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s classification of Good’s death as a homicide, a designation that does not itself determine criminal responsibility.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain deeply disputed. Federal officials have maintained that Ross acted in self-defense and alleged that Good used her vehicle as a weapon, while footage released afterward has fueled questions about that account. Good’s family and local officials have challenged the government’s description of the encounter. Becca, who was present during the incident, previously described Renee as someone filled with kindness, joy, and compassion. Ross was reportedly hospitalized after the confrontation with internal bleeding to his torso, although the full extent of his injuries has not been publicly detailed. Good’s death sparked protests and intense national attention over immigration enforcement and the use of deadly force. Her family is now seeking accountability through the courts as investigations into the January shooting continue.