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Federal Probe Halted in Renee Good's Killing, Prosecutors Resign

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Justice Department will not pursue a criminal civil rights investigation into Renee Good's killing by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said there is no basis for pursuing such an investigation.
At least six federal prosecutors have resigned in protest, including First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson.
Minnesota officials criticized the federal government for blocking state investigators from accessing evidence.

History

Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, marked a significant legislative victory against racial discrimination in the U.S. This landmark law built on earlier civil rights efforts, including the Civil Rights Act of 1957, and aimed to end segregation in public spaces and employment. The recent Justice Department decision not to investigate Renee Good's killing highlights ongoing civil rights tensions.

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Story summary

The Justice Department will not pursue a criminal civil rights investigation into Renee Good's killing by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said there is no basis for pursuing such an investigation.
At least six federal prosecutors have resigned in protest, including First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson.
Minnesota officials criticized the federal government for blocking state investigators from accessing evidence.

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