Partner of Renee Good speaks out on Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Renee Nicole Good was killed by an immigration officer one month ago

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:55pm

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A month after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, her partner spoke out on Saturday, condemning the federal government's immigration crackdown that took Good's life and urging the city to remember those whose names are never known.

Why it matters

This case has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, especially in sanctuary cities like Minneapolis that have sought to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

The details

In a rare statement, Good's partner criticized the federal government's immigration crackdown that led to the deadly encounter. The partner expressed pride in calling Minneapolis home, but lamented the loss of life and called for the city to remember others who have suffered similar fates at the hands of immigration enforcement.

  • Renee Nicole Good was killed by an immigration officer one month ago.

The players

Renee Nicole Good

A Minneapolis resident who was shot and killed by an immigration officer one month ago.

Renee Good's partner

The partner of Renee Nicole Good who spoke out about her death and the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

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What they’re saying

“I am so proud to call Minneapolis my home.”

— Renee Good's partner (wn.com)

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the human toll of aggressive immigration enforcement, especially in sanctuary cities that have sought to limit cooperation with federal authorities. It underscores the need for more compassionate and humane policies that protect vulnerable immigrant communities.