Senior DOJ Civil Rights Prosecutors Resign After Leadership Declines Probe Into Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Several senior Civil Rights Division prosecutors resigned after leadership declined a civil-rights probe into the Minneapolis ICE officer’s deadly shooting of Renee Good, citing disagreements.
Overview
At least four senior prosecutors — including the criminal section chief and deputies — announced early-retirement departures after leadership declined a civil-rights probe into the Minneapolis ICE shooting.
Renee Nicole Good was shot three times by ICE agent Jonathan Ross as she began driving away; video suggests officers delayed providing immediate medical aid at the scene.
The Civil Rights Division initially considered a 'color of law' excessive-force inquiry but reclassified the case as an assault on a federal officer, sources said, prompting prosecutors' protests.
Critics say the leadership change under Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon shifted priorities, contributing to mass departures and long-term staffing losses across the division.
The FBI continues its separate probe, including scrutiny of Good’s purported activist ties, while local officials and civil-rights groups demand a full, impartial investigation and accountability.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the coverage to emphasize politicization and accountability failures at the Justice Department by foregrounding mass resignations, citing prior interventions that curtailed prosecutions, and highlighting video evidence and critical legal and civil-rights voices; official denials are presented but downplayed through juxtaposition and selective emphasis.
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FAQ
On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Good three times as she drove away in her SUV after agents approached her vehicle. Video shows agents delayed aid for about 8 minutes until EMS arrived.
At least four senior prosecutors, including the criminal section chief, resigned after leadership under Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon declined a civil-rights 'color of law' probe into the shooting, reclassifying it as an assault on a federal officer.
The FBI continues a separate probe, including scrutiny of Good’s activist ties. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is also investigating, while local officials and civil-rights groups demand a full impartial investigation.
Renee and Becca Good dropped their son at school around 9 a.m., then stopped nearby to support neighbors with whistles against ICE operations. Video from 9:34 a.m. shows honking and arguing; ICE claims harassment, but no evidence of all-day following.
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