Hennepin County Attorney Rejects ‘Absolute Immunity’ Claim After ICE Killing
MINNEAPOLIS — Jan. 9, 2026 — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty publicly stated Friday that her office believes it has jurisdiction to review the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this week.
Moriarty, speaking at a press briefing and in a statement carried by multiple outlets including PBS News, urged members of the public to share any video or other evidence related to the incident with her office. She said local authorities should be able to assess whether state charges are appropriate, even though the shooting involved a federal officer.
“A federal badge does not automatically grant complete immunity,” Moriarty said, emphasizing that her office is reviewing its legal options.
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The incident has drawn significant attention and protests in Minneapolis. Federal officials maintain the ICE agent fired because Good allegedly drove toward officers during an enforcement operation — a claim that has been publicly disputed by some witnesses and local leaders.
Moriarty’s request for evidence reflects concerns from county officials that state and local investigators have been limited in their access to the case, which is being led by federal authorities.
No charges have been filed at this time, but Moriarty’s remarks mark a clear public assertion that Hennepin County believes it has the authority to consider criminal charges in the case.
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