On January 10, 2026, Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. Following the incident, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reported that federal agents have not shared their investigative file with state authorities, despite an initial agreement for collaboration between the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Ellison raised concerns about the lack of communication, noting that it took over 24 hours for the information regarding the shooting to become public.

Ellison attempted to engage with federal officials to resolve the situation, but his efforts were met with silence. It was only after a press conference held by Ellison and the Hennepin County district attorney, where they announced a parallel investigation, that he learned the directive to withhold evidence was likely issued by President Donald Trump. Trump had previously criticized Minnesota law enforcement, suggesting a lack of trust in local officials.

The shooting of Good is significant for Ellison's office, which previously prosecuted the Minneapolis police for the murder of George Floyd in 2020. He emphasized the necessity of gathering all available evidence before making any decisions regarding potential charges against the ICE agent involved, identified as Jonathan Ross. Ellison expressed disappointment over the apparent release of footage from Ross's cell phone to Alpha News, a right-leaning news outlet, while federal authorities withheld information from state investigators. The released footage shows Ross's perspective leading up to the shooting, and Ellison noted that Good did not display hostility towards Ross at the time.

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith criticized the Trump administration for allegedly attempting to obscure details surrounding the shooting. The administration has claimed that Good was attempting to run over the ICE officer, which they argue justified the use of lethal force. However, Smith and other local officials contest this characterization, asserting that there is no evidence to suggest Good posed a threat to the officer. Smith emphasized the importance of an unbiased investigation, questioning the credibility of the federal response given their premature conclusions about the incident.

The FBI is currently investigating the shooting; however, state officials have reported that federal authorities have restricted access to case materials, limiting the involvement of local investigators who typically collaborate on such cases. Smith expressed concern that this lack of transparency undermines the integrity of the investigation. The shooting has also sparked nationwide protests against ICE's operations in urban areas, with local officials in Minneapolis noting that the demonstrations have remained largely peaceful. Smith has urged protesters to maintain their focus on unity and peaceful expression, cautioning against the divisive tactics she attributes to the federal administration.