Prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have been told to not investigate the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, according to sources. The decision comes despite multiple career prosecutors offering to take on the case.
The FBI is currently leading the investigation into the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed as she attempted to drive away from the scene. Video footage shows the ICE officer, Jonathan Ross, firing three rounds at her car. The incident has sparked widespread protests nationwide and raised questions about the level of involvement by the FBI.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has claimed that Ross was acting in self-defense, alleging that Good was attempting to use her car as a weapon in an act of "domestic terrorism." However, the Justice Department has not supported this claim.
In a statement, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the use of deadly force by law enforcement officials can sometimes be justified. He argued that federal agents must make decisions quickly in chaotic circumstances and that the law allows for the use of deadly force when faced with an immediate threat of harm.
However, some experts have questioned whether this justification applies to this case. The decision not to investigate the shooting by the Civil Rights Division has also raised questions about how far the FBI's investigation will go.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division typically takes the lead on high-profile investigations involving fatal shootings by law enforcement officers. However, it appears that in this case, the division is taking a step back and allowing the FBI to lead the investigation.
This decision comes after the department has scaled back its work on excessive force prosecutions since President Trump took office last year. The Civil Rights Division's reluctance to pursue an investigation into this shooting has sparked concerns about accountability and justice for Renee Good and her family.
The FBI is currently leading the investigation into the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed as she attempted to drive away from the scene. Video footage shows the ICE officer, Jonathan Ross, firing three rounds at her car. The incident has sparked widespread protests nationwide and raised questions about the level of involvement by the FBI.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has claimed that Ross was acting in self-defense, alleging that Good was attempting to use her car as a weapon in an act of "domestic terrorism." However, the Justice Department has not supported this claim.
In a statement, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the use of deadly force by law enforcement officials can sometimes be justified. He argued that federal agents must make decisions quickly in chaotic circumstances and that the law allows for the use of deadly force when faced with an immediate threat of harm.
However, some experts have questioned whether this justification applies to this case. The decision not to investigate the shooting by the Civil Rights Division has also raised questions about how far the FBI's investigation will go.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division typically takes the lead on high-profile investigations involving fatal shootings by law enforcement officers. However, it appears that in this case, the division is taking a step back and allowing the FBI to lead the investigation.
This decision comes after the department has scaled back its work on excessive force prosecutions since President Trump took office last year. The Civil Rights Division's reluctance to pursue an investigation into this shooting has sparked concerns about accountability and justice for Renee Good and her family.
... if the Justice Department says it's not gonna investigate, but multiple career prosecutors offered to take on the case, doesn't that mean there's still a chance they could? 
... and what's with Kristi Noem claiming Good was trying to use her car as a weapon? that sounds super suspicious 
... didn't she know better than to try to escape from an ICE officer who just shot at her?! 
... and the FBI taking the lead now, but they're not gonna dig deep into it either? it's all so shady 
... I don't get why the Justice Department would let this slide when Renee Good's family deserves answers 
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. It feels like we're back to a time where law enforcement is above the law 
. The fact that multiple career prosecutors offered to take on the case and were told to drop it is just unbelievable 
. What's really going on here? Is this just another case of police brutality being swept under the rug 
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? It's not just Renee Good and her family who are affected by this decision, but also all the families of people who have been victims of excessive force 
. The FBI's investigation should be taking a closer look at what happened that day 
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we need to make sure that our law enforcement officers are held to the highest standards of integrity and respect for human life 
. The fact that multiple career prosecutors were willing to take on this case but got told no shows they didn't have the support from higher-ups 
. And what's up with Kristi Noem claiming Good was trying to use her car as a weapon? What evidence does she have for that? 
It just seems like a whole lot of spin 
. Why not trust the video footage showing the ICE officer firing three rounds at Good's car? 
The FBI needs to be transparent about how far their investigation is going... can't let politics get in the way of seeking justice 
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. The Civil Rights Division isn't supposed to be about shielding the actions of law enforcement officers, they're supposed to hold them accountable. This decision is basically letting ICE off the hook and that's not right 
. It's not okay for the department to take a step back on an investigation just because it gets complicated or sensitive. Someone needs to speak up and demand justice for Renee Good and her family 
Another thing that's got me thinking... what's going on with the Justice Department scaling back their work on excessive force prosecutions? It feels like they're just letting it slide whenever something goes down. That doesn't seem right to me at all! 
Like, what's the deal with the Justice Department stepping back on this one? 
That's not even close to what happened... Renee Good wasn't even armed! 
Their pain and anger are still so real. It feels like the system is trying to sweep this under the rug, but we need to keep pushing for answers 
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they know a thing or two about justice and accountability. And can we talk about how shady Kristi Noem is? 
her whole "domestic terrorism" claim just sounds like BS... I don't trust it one bit.
. I mean, what if they decide not to pursue charges because it's "chaotic circumstances" or some other excuse? That doesn't sit right with me.
. We need to make sure that our justice system is holding law enforcement accountable for their actions, especially in situations where innocent lives are lost 
. This case needs all the scrutiny possible to ensure that justice is served for Renee Good's family 
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That's just ridiculous! We need to be having real conversations about accountability and justice, not making up wild stories about people who are already vulnerable.
. It's not just about the case, it's about setting a precedent and making sure this kind of thing never happens again 
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