U2 Releases Song About Minneapolis Mom Killed by ICE

Irish rock band's new track 'American Obituary' focuses on Renee Good's tragic death.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Irish rock band U2 has released a new song called 'American Obituary' that addresses the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis poet and mother of three, by an ICE agent on January 7th. The song is the latest artistic response to the impact of ICE operations in Minnesota, following similar works by Bruce Springsteen and Jesse Welles.

Why it matters

U2's high-profile commentary on the tragedy highlights the ongoing national debate around immigration enforcement and its consequences. Renee Good's death has resonated widely, sparking outrage and sorrow in the Minneapolis community and beyond.

The details

In the song, Bono sings lyrics such as 'Renee Good born to die free / American mother of three / Seventh day January / A bullet for each child, you see / The color of her eye / 930 Minneapolis / To desecrate domestic bliss / Three bullets blast three babies kissed / Renee the domestic terrorist???'

  • Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026 in south Minneapolis.
  • U2 released the song 'American Obituary' on February 20, 2026.

The players

U2

An Irish rock band known for their socially conscious lyrics and commentary on American issues.

Renee Good

A Minneapolis poet and married mother of three who was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Renee Good born to die free, American mother of three / Seventh day January, A bullet for each child, you see”

— Bono (American Obituary)

The takeaway

U2's powerful song shines a spotlight on the tragic consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and their impact on innocent families. It adds to the growing artistic and cultural response to Renee Good's death, which has resonated widely as a symbol of the human toll of these policies.