Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on ICE Shooting Investigation Blocked by FBI

Renee Good Shooting and Federal Interference

• 🎯 Renee Good, a mother of three and award-winning poet, was shot and killed in her car by an ICE agent identified as Jonathan Ross.
• ⚠️ Minnesota state investigators report that the FBI is blocking them from accessing case materials, scene evidence, and investigative interviews.
• 🏛️ Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome stated the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) lacks jurisdiction, despite the BCA being established after the murder of George Floyd.

Claims of Immunity and Precedent

• ⚖️ Vice President JD Vance claimed the ICE agent is protected by absolute immunity and was performing his job, a claim Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison disputes.
• 📄 Ellison states that state authorities can, under certain circumstances, investigate and charge federal law enforcement officials, citing ample precedent and case law.
• 🚫 The claim of absolute immunity is described as a misstatement of the law and potentially a deliberate misrepresentation to the public.

Attorney General Ellison's Stance

• 🔍 Ellison is demanding a fair, transparent, and independent investigation into the homicide of Renee Good.
• 🗣️ He criticizes federal authorities for claiming exclusive authority and preemptively exonerating the ICE agent, calling it a potential whitewash and asking, "What are you hiding?"
• ✊ Ellison urges federal leaders to stop smear tactics against Renee Good, emphasizing her role as a legal observer looking out for vulnerable neighbors.

Escalation of Federal Tactics

• 🚨 The surge and escalation in tactics by federal immigration officers are linked to the death of Renee Good and disruptions at schools.
• 🏫 Incidents at Roosevelt High School, where agents allegedly deployed chemical weapons and tackled staff, are described as "Third Reich stuff" and an unprecedented attack on American institutions.
• 📢 Ellison supports peaceful protests and encourages citizens to raise their voices against these actions while maintaining peace.

Lessons from Past Investigations

• 🤝 Ellison, who oversaw the prosecution in the George Floyd case, assures the public that his office is doing everything possible to ensure a full, fair, and independent investigation.
• 🚧 He acknowledges that federal obstruction has made the investigative process infinitely more difficult but vows to pursue justice if charges are warranted.
• 🔒 He requests discretion regarding the inner workings of the investigation to avoid compromising the process, but assures that justice will be pursued to the fullest extent possible.