[Michigan, January 8, 2026]
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC USA) calls for a transparent and independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Ms. Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Ms. Good is a prize-winning poet and a mother of three.
AHRC extends its condolences to Ms. Good’s family, loved ones, neighbors, and the broader Minneapolis community. This death raises serious questions about whether it could have been prevented and brings up questions about immigration policies and procedures of the Trump administration.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the use of lethal force, warrant urgent review. The killing of Ms. Good has intensified public concern regarding the policies, training, and protocols that guide ICE agents’ use of firearms.
AHRC acknowledges the grief and anger expressed by community members who have viewed the video footage of the shooting. Their calls for accountability are right and due. AHRC stands with Ms. Good’s family and all those seeking a prompt and thorough investigation. While no outcome can ease the family’s pain, a fair process is essential to ensuring justice.
AHRC urges the public to remain calm as the investigation proceeds and to avoid confrontations with ICE personnel. Violent confrontations are not helping anyone. Regardless of differing views about ICE’s mission or operations, physical clashes and encounters risk escalating tensions and causing further harm.
AHRC calls on ICE to review and reassess its operational practices, not only in Minnesota but nationwide. AHRC recognizes the fear and anxiety that many communities experience in connection with immigration enforcement activities and the significant impact these operations have on families across the country.
Many families have been separated, often leaving individuals without support or stability. While there is broad agreement on the need to remove individuals who pose legitimate safety risks, reports indicate that many of those detained or deported have no history of violence or serious criminal activity. This reality underscores the need for careful evaluation of enforcement priorities.
AHRC also notes that today’s polarized and toxic political climate heightens tensions and complicates law enforcement agencies’ work. Officers often operate under directives that leave them with limited discretion, yet they remain members of our communities striving to fulfill their duties. The politicians and their political appointees are making the decisions. We urge the politicians and the political appointees to re-examine policies and procedures.
Ms. Good’s death is a painful reminder that we must not view one another as adversaries. Political differences must never lead to conflict or the loss of human life.
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