WASHINGTON (AP) — The brothers of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen tragically killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, are calling on Congress to address the violence associated with immigration operations. This plea underscores that such incidents are permanently impacting lives in their community.
Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot on January 7, leading to nationwide outrage and renewed calls to change how immigration enforcement operates. Her death, along with that of Alex Pretti, has raised critical questions about use-of-force policies by officers from the Department of Homeland Security.
During a hearing organized by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Robert Garcia, Luke and Brett Ganger shared their grief and urged a reexamination of current immigration enforcement practices. Luke highlighted the deep distress felt by their family, describing their sister's death as a wake-up call for necessary reforms in the conduct of federal agents.
“The surreal scenes in Minneapolis are not mere isolated incidents; they are emblematic of a shifting landscape induced by immigration operations,” Luke Ganger emphasized. The brothers, while addressing the audience, focused not only on their sister's death but also her life as a vibrant member of their community.
Brett Ganger recited part of the eulogy he wrote for his sister, comparing her to dandelions which symbolize resilience and beauty in unexpected places, reflecting her belief in kindness and hope for a better tomorrow. Their testimony was joined by other U.S. citizens who spoke about their own troubling experiences with Homeland Security officers.
As this tragic chapter unfolds, the Ganger brothers' plea signals a call for accountability and an urgent reassessment of immigration enforcement policies in the United States.
