The family of anti-ICE protester Renee Nicole Good has retained the prominent civil rights law firm that successfully represented the family of George Floyd, as they move towards filing a civil lawsuit over her death.
High-Profile Legal Team Seeks Accountability
Chicago-based firm Romanucci & Blandin confirmed it is now representing Good's wife, parents, and four siblings. The 38-year-old was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Founding partner Antonio M. Romanucci stated the firm took the case because "the community is not receiving transparency about this case."
"People in Minneapolis and across this country truly, truly care about what happened to Renée Good and are committed to understanding how she could have been killed on the street after dropping her child off at school," Romanucci told the Washington Post. He pledged his team would provide updates "promptly and transparently."
The attorney rose to national prominence after the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. He represented Floyd's family in their civil suit, securing a historic $27 million settlement from the city of Minneapolis and four police officers in 2021.
A Deeply Divisive Incident and Investigation Standoff
The shooting has sparked fierce national debate. The Trump administration has defended the ICE officer's actions, labelling Good a 'domestic terrorist' and claiming she intentionally drove her SUV into agent Jon Ross. Democratic figures have disputed this, arguing the officer was not struck by the vehicle.
Meanwhile, a major standoff has emerged over the investigation. Minneapolis leaders have accused the Trump administration of blocking the probe, while the White House insists only the FBI will lead the inquiry. State and local prosecutors claim the FBI is stonewalling them.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the FBI has not been cooperative, prompting her to set up an online portal for public evidence. Both Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison assert they have the authority to investigate and charge the ICE agent, identified as 10-year veteran Jonathan Ross.
Adding to the controversy, the Minneapolis Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stated it is being barred from the crime scene, denied evidence, and prevented from conducting interviews. In a stark assessment, former federal prosecutor Dan Gelber told Axios, "This is what a cover-up looks like."
Political Fallout and a Plea for Peace
In a further dramatic development, at least six federal prosecutors, including the lead on a massive Somali fraud case, reportedly resigned after being ordered by the Justice Department to investigate Good's wife, Rebecca.
Amid the turmoil, Romanucci & Blandin issued a statement calling for calm. "Be Good. That is the clear message from her family as Renee’s wish to the world," the firm wrote. "They do not want her used as a political pawn, but rather as an agent of peace for all."
It remains unclear when a civil lawsuit will be formally filed. The case continues to highlight deep divisions over immigration enforcement, police accountability, and transparency at the highest levels of government.
