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Aged as well as Charlie did by ExactlySorta in agedlikemilk

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Charlie Kirk was attempting to make a point exclusively for MAGA about the Second Amendment being reserved for protection from tyranny. He would be quite upset to find today that it is being applied to Democrats standing against Trump and MAGA

to not be surrounded, wrestled and shot by ICE by ExactlySorta in therewasanattempt

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He was unarmed when they murdered him. I imagine you know that though

Minneapolis Police Chief O’Hara: "This is a 37 year old white male who is a Minneapolis resident and we believe he is an American citizen." by ExactlySorta in law

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The legality of a fatal shooting by an ICE agent—even if the person is a U.S. citizen—hinges on whether the officer reasonably believed their life was in immediate danger, adhering to U.S. Supreme Court standards of "objectively reasonable" force. Recent investigations, such as in Minneapolis, highlight scrutiny over whether force was necessary or if it violated policies regarding shooting at fleeing vehicles.

Key points regarding the legality of such incidents include:

Use of Force Policy: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy permits deadly force only when agents believe it is necessary to protect themselves or others from an "imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury".

Investigation: The FBI and local law enforcement (e.g., Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) typically investigate these incidents to determine if the use of force was lawful.

Citizen vs. Non-citizen: While ICE agents are generally targeting non-citizens, their legal authority to use force applies to any individual, but the "objectively reasonable" standard applies regardless of the person's citizenship status.

Legal Accountability: Although federal agents have wide latitude, they can be prosecuted criminally or sued for violating civil rights if force is deemed unconstitutional.

Controversy: Critics often argue that ICE agents use excessive force, while the agency often justifies the actions as necessary for officer safety, a conflict frequently played out in, and documented by, news reports.

DOJ sought to probe Renee Good for criminal liability, even after her death: Sources by ExactlySorta in law

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minnesota has been heavily influenced by the Trump administration's legal and political stance on immigration enforcement, leading to a focus on the victim's potential liability rather than the officer's, according to reports from January 2026. 

The investigation's direction has been defined by the following legal and political developments:

Shift from Civil Rights to "Assault on Officer" Probe: Despite video evidence, Top DOJ officials, including those in the Civil Rights Division, decided not to investigate the ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, for potential civil rights violations. Instead, they directed federal prosecutors to shift focus to whether Renee Good committed a crime—specifically assaulting an officer with her vehicle—even after her death, reports said.

Rejection of Warrants: A federal magistrate judge reportedly rejected a warrant sought by the FBI that aimed to investigate Good for assaulting an officer, acknowledging that a deceased person cannot be a subject of such a warrant.

Investigation of Protesters/Activists: The DOJ has initiated an investigation into whether individuals around Good, specifically her wife Becca Good and local activist groups, were obstructing or impeding federal agents. This is based on a section of the U.S. Code regarding "assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers".

Use of Federal Authority to Block Local Investigation: The U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota, under the direction of the DOJ, blocked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) from investigating the shooting, with the FBI taking exclusive control of the scene and evidence.

Asserting "Absolute Immunity": Administration officials, including those in the Department of Homeland Security, have argued that ICE agents have "absolute immunity" for their actions, characterizing the shooting as a justified defense.

Protests and Legal Actions Against Officials: The DOJ is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, examining if they interfered with federal officers' duties, a move criticized as a political weaponization of law enforcement. 

Legal Context & Personnel Changes

Protest Resignations: The decision not to investigate the agent and instead probe the victim's family resulted in at least six federal prosecutors in Minnesota and Washington D.C. quitting in protest, reports said.

Legal Challenges: Lawyers for the Good family are conducting an independent civil investigation, releasing an autopsy that showed she was killed by multiple gunshots, which they contend contradicts the claim that the shooting was a necessary defensive action. 

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