Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
The family of Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE agent during a raid, has filed two lawsuits against the US government and several high-ranking Trump administration officials. The suits allege negligence, civil rights violations, and a conspiracy to foster state-sponsored violence.
Why it matters
This case challenges the legal accountability of federal immigration enforcement and high-level government officials regarding civil rights.
Figure caption, Watch: Renée Good's partner speaks publicly for first time since her death
The family of a woman who was killed by an immigration agent in Minneapolis in January has announced two lawsuits against the US government and members of the Trump administration.
Renee Good, a US citizen, was shot to death by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a major immigration sweep. Millions watched the video recorded of her killing and residents of the Minnesota city took to the streets to protest.
One lawsuit blames the government for her death, claiming the operation created "an unprecedented environment for state-sponsored violence", a lawyer for the family said.
The BBC has contacted the White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The lawsuits were brought by Good's brother, Brent Ganger, and her partner, Becca Good.
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