Why Jonathan Ross Will Face State Murder Charges Despite Federal Protection

State Prosecution of ICE Agent

• 🚨 Hennepin County District Attorney is investigating ICE agent Jonathan Ross for the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
• 🔍 The investigation is actively collecting video evidence and witness statements, despite federal obstruction.
• ⚠️ Federal authorities are withholding key physical evidence, including the firearm and vehicle involved in the incident.

Misconceptions About Legal Principles

• 💬 Many non-lawyers on social media are misunderstanding legal concepts like the Supremacy Clause and Double Jeopardy.
• ⚖️ The speaker, a seasoned trial attorney, clarifies that these principles are only relevant when the federal government actually prosecutes a case.

Federal Refusal to Prosecute

• 🚫 The Department of Justice (DOJ) is not prosecuting Jonathan Ross, stating the shooting was justified.
• 🎯 The federal government has labeled Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist" to justify the shooting.
• 🔑 Since the feds are not prosecuting, there is no risk of double jeopardy or overlapping charges with a state prosecution.

State vs. Federal Jurisdiction

• 🏛️ The core legal question is whether the federal government can prevent a state from prosecuting a murder when federal authorities decline to act.
• 🛂 ICE's jurisdiction is limited to immigrants and customs, not American citizens like Renee Nicole Good.
• ✅ The speaker firmly believes the federal government cannot prevent a local jurisdiction from prosecuting a murder of its residents under these circumstances.