Family of Renee Good Files Lawsuits Following January Incident

Why it matters locally: The death of Renee Good occurred in Minneapolis, making this lawsuit directly relevant to events that unfolded within the state and specifically impacted a Minnesota resident and her family.

MINNEAPOLIS — The family of Renee Good initiated legal proceedings against the United States government and multiple immigration officials on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The lawsuits stem from the January death of Renee Good in Minneapolis, which occurred during an operation involving a federal immigration agent. Good's family, including her father Tim Ganger, mother Donna Ganger, and brothers Luke Ganger and Brent Ganger, appeared at a news conference in Minneapolis. The family released a statement detailing the lawsuits' filing. The January incident involved a federal immigration agent and resulted in Good's death. This event prompted protests across the U.S. in the months following. Legal documents filed by the family name the U.S. government as a defendant. The lawsuits also list several federal immigration officials.