1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to ensure that the ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis faces prosecution under Minnesota state law. Video evidence from this broad daylight shooting contradicts federal claims and shows an agent firing multiple shots into Good's vehicle as she drove forward at approximately five miles per hour. When a bystander identifying as a physician asked to render aid, the agent responded, "I don't care." While the Trump administration will likely shield this agent from federal prosecution, Minnesota has a clear legal path forward. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty can bring state charges. Stephen Miller's claim that ICE officers have absolute federal immunity is false. Supremacy Clause immunity, established in In re Neagle over a century ago, protects federal officers only when they do "no more than what was necessary and proper" in performing authorized duties. Shooting a woman driving at five miles per hour does not meet this standard. If charged, the agent would likely remove the case to federal court under 28 U.S. 1442, but this is crucial: removal does not convert state charges into federal charges. The underlying state criminal charge remains, meaning a conviction would be for a state crime that President Trump cannot pardon. The Ninth Circuit established this precedent in the Ruby Ridge case, ruling that state prosecution of an FBI sniper who killed an unarmed woman could proceed. Governor Walz has stated Minnesota "will stop at nothing to seek accountability and justice." This requires action, not just words. Prosecuting this case sends an essential message that federal agents cannot kill Minnesotans with impunity. Even if prosecution proves difficult, attempting it is necessary to prevent future killings in Minnesota and nationwide. I urge you to publicly support state prosecution of Renee Good's killer and to work with County Attorney Moriarty and Governor Walz to ensure this case moves forward.