DOJ declines civil rights investigation in Renee Good’s death

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to pursue a criminal civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, diverging from previous administrations’ practices. This decision follows claims from federal officials that Good’s actions posed a threat, leading the officer to act in self-defense. The move has sparked concern over the DOJ’s commitment to a thorough review, coinciding with several resignations among federal prosecutors in Minnesota. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the DOJ’s actions, labeling the resigning prosecutors as heroes amid allegations of political pressure.

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