Judge Orders DOJ to Release Records on ICE Officer Who Killed US Citizen

Ruling comes in unrelated case involving officer who fatally shot Renee Good during confrontation.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:09pm

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A moody, cinematic painting of a lone police vehicle parked on a dimly lit urban street, with warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a somber, contemplative mood.The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer has raised troubling questions about the use of force and lack of transparency in federal immigration enforcement.Minneapolis Today

A magistrate judge has ordered federal prosecutors to turn over records about Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross, the man who killed Renee Good during a confrontation in Minneapolis. The ruling is part of an unrelated case involving Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, who was charged with dragging Ross with his car after a confrontation in which Ross broke the man's car window and fired his Taser.

Why it matters

The information could shed additional light on the shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother who was killed by Ross. The Trump administration declined to pursue a public and transparent investigation of the incident, and instead tried to investigate whether Good had been part of any extremist groups.

The details

According to The Intercept, Muñoz-Guatemala's defense attorney Eric Newmark praised the ruling as key to defending the rights of his client, but also important for public understanding of what transpired in the shooting of Good. 'My client is entitled to a full hearing and to review these documents to determine whether there's any basis for a new trial,' Newmark told The Intercept. 'Ultimately, we're seeking dismissal of the charges against my client. This information is important because it will help me provide a full and complete defense.'

  • The incident involving Renee Good occurred in Minneapolis.

The players

Jonathan Ross

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot Renee Good during a confrontation in Minneapolis.

Renee Good

A 37-year-old mother who was killed by ICE officer Jonathan Ross during a confrontation in Minneapolis.

Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala

A man who was charged with dragging ICE officer Jonathan Ross with his car after a confrontation in which Ross broke the man's car window and fired his Taser.

Eric Newmark

The defense attorney for Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala.

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What they’re saying

“My client is entitled to a full hearing and to review these documents to determine whether there's any basis for a new trial. Ultimately, we're seeking dismissal of the charges against my client. This information is important because it will help me provide a full and complete defense.”

— Eric Newmark, Defense Attorney

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the use of force by federal immigration authorities, even in incidents that result in the death of a US citizen. The release of these records could provide crucial insights into the circumstances surrounding Renee Good's killing and the broader issues of ICE officer conduct and oversight.