Brothers of Minneapolis Woman Killed by ICE Agent Testify on Capitol Hill

Renee Good's brothers describe 'deep distress' over her 'violent and unnecessary' death

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:31pm

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The two brothers of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman killed by a federal immigration officer in January, spoke on Capitol Hill Tuesday, telling lawmakers of the effect their sister's death had on their family. They described the 'deep distress' their family feels over Renee's 'violent and unnecessary' death, and called for changes to Department of Homeland Security policies and tactics.

Why it matters

Renee Good's killing intensified protests in Minneapolis that have continued into this month and were compounded by the fatal federal agent-involved shooting of Alex Pretti. The hearings on Capitol Hill are part of an inquiry into the tactics and use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents, as the Good and Pretti cases have raised concerns about the actions of federal immigration officers.

The details

Luke and Brent Ganger, Renee Good's brothers, testified that their family initially took 'consolation' that Good's death 'would bring change in our country. And it has not.' They described the 'completely surreal scenes taking place on the streets of Minneapolis' and said these encounters with federal agents are 'changing the community and changing many lives, including ours, forever.' Brent Ganger read portions of the eulogy he gave at Good's funeral, describing her as an 'unapologetically hopeful' person whose children 'were and are her heart.'

  • Renee Good was killed by a federal immigration officer in January 2026.
  • The brothers testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Renee Good

A 37-year-old Minneapolis woman killed by a federal immigration officer in January 2026.

Luke Ganger

One of Renee Good's brothers who testified on Capitol Hill.

Brent Ganger

One of Renee Good's brothers who testified on Capitol Hill and read portions of the eulogy he gave at her funeral.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal

A Democratic senator from Connecticut who organized the special public forum on Capitol Hill as part of an inquiry into the tactics and use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents.

Rep. Robert Garcia

A Democratic representative from California who organized the special public forum on Capitol Hill as part of an inquiry into the tactics and use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents.

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What they’re saying

“The deep distress our family feels because of Renee's loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation for change.”

— Luke Ganger, Renee Good's brother

“The completely surreal scenes taking place on the streets of Minneapolis are beyond explanation. This is not just a bad day or a rough week or isolated incidents. These encounters with federal agents are changing the community and changing many lives, including ours, forever.”

— Luke Ganger, Renee Good's brother

“She had a way to make you feel you were understood, even if you don't have words yet. She believed in second chances. She believed tomorrow can be better than today. When things were hard, Renee looked for the light.”

— Brent Ganger, Renee Good's brother

What’s next

Sen. Blumenthal called for a complete overhaul of DHS and a revamping of policies, resulting in bodycams for each ICE agent, 'masks off all the time,' and additional training and monitoring for all officers.

The takeaway

The testimony from Renee Good's brothers highlights the deep impact her death has had on their family and the broader Minneapolis community, and underscores the urgent need for reforms to address concerns about the tactics and use of force by federal immigration agents.