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The Legal Maze: Can an ICE Officer Be Charged After a Minneapolis Shooting?
USA, MinneapolisSunday, January 11, 2026
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Incident Details
- Location: Minneapolis
- Victim: Renee Good
- Shooter: ICE Officer Jonathan Ross
- Incident: Caught on camera, showing Good in her vehicle, seemingly attempting to drive away while Ross was in front of it. Ross fired multiple shots, some hitting the windshield and others possibly through the driver's side window.
Federal vs. Local Perspectives
- Federal Officials' Claim:
- Ross acted in self-defense.
- Good interfered with ICE operations.
- Alleged "act of domestic terrorism" by driving towards Ross.
- Minneapolis Leaders' Argument:
- Video shows Ross acting recklessly.
Legal Challenges
- Investigation: Minnesota prosecutors are investigating.
- Hurdles:
- Supremacy Clause: Federal law supersedes state law, making it difficult to hold federal agents criminally responsible.
- Proving Official Capacity: Prosecutors must prove Ross was not acting in an official capacity.
- Use of Force Reasonableness: Proving the use of force was not objectively reasonable is a high bar.
- Expert Opinion: David Schultz, a legal expert, emphasizes the difficulty in proving a crime occurred.
Potential Outcomes
- Criminal Charges: Unlikely due to legal protections for federal officers.
- Civil Action: Good's family could sue the U.S. government for justice and accountability.
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