Does the ICE agent who killed Renee Good have immunity from state prosecution?

Vice President JD Vance said agent Jonathan Ross was 'protected by absolute immunity' after the shooting in Minneapolis. The post Does the ICE agent who killed Renee Good have immunity from state prosecution? appeared first on MinnPost.

By: Brian Arola

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 252

Last Updated: 6 days ago

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Federal officials, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, do not have absolute immunity from state prosecution.

Vice President JD Vance claimed agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, has absolute immunity because he was engaged in a federal law enforcement action. Although federal officials have some constitutional shields against state prosecution, the immunity isn’t absolute.

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