LIVE UPDATES | ICE in Minnesota: Civil investigation into Renee Good's death

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Federal immigration agents continue their operation in Minnesota on Wednesday, exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her vehicle in Minneapolis. 

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Find live updates on ICE's operations in Minnesota below. Watch FOX 9 live in the player above. For additional coverage, including of live events, watch the player below. 

4:50 p.m. - Statement from Renee Good's family 

The family of Renee Good has provided a statement after she was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. 

Here is the statement in full: 

"We want to thank everyone who has reached out in support of Renee and our family. The kind of unending care we’ve been given during this time is exactly the kind that she gave to 
everyone. Nae was the beautiful light of our family and brought joy to anyone she met. She was relentlessly hopeful and optimistic which was contagious. We all already miss her more than words could ever express. She was our best friend with a seemingly infinite capacity for love. Nae-Nae gave everything she had to take care of her friends and family, and indeed people she never met. If there was any celebration for any one of us, Nae amplified it. If there was sorrow, she was with you for all of it. Nae found joy in others being comforted and was herself a fountain of comfort. She was our protector, our shoulder to cry on, and our scintillating source of joy. She edited all of our writing, and we feel her absence deeply as we struggle to compose this statement without her gentle guidance. Knowing we can’t match her eloquence, we are remembering Nae in all the little things she’d be doing for us today. She is in the tight hug we offer each other as we lean on the counter. She’s in the goofy cackles we elicit in each other as we recall sweet memories, and she’s in the tears we leave on each others’ shirts. She is in the flow state that comes when your spirit is creating something passionate to share with others. Her voice is the one singing the song stuck in your head. More than anything, she is there when your heart breaks and fills for another person. When we remember Nae, we remember her abundant heart, and we will move forward imitating that unending care. We appreciate our privacy as we continue to mourn at this time."

3:44 p.m. - MN farm leaders on recent ICE operations

Minnesota lawmakers and agricultural leaders from across Minnesota held a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol Building regarding the recent ICE operations in the state. 

The farm leaders say that the current immigration crackdown is having a "tremendous economic and existential consequence" for the agricultural economy and farmers themselves. 

There are about 3,500 H2A visa holders in Minnesota who are doing agriculture work, legally, who are now afraid to come to work due to the immigration crackdown, farm leaders said. 

2:07 p.m. - Civil investigation into Renee Good's death

Romanucci & Blandin law firm, the same firm that represented George Floyd's family in his murder, announced Wednesday it is conducting a civil investigation into Renee Good's death on behalf of her family. The law firm says, "The legal team intends to conduct its civil investigation with an understanding that transparency is essential in this case of national importance. The community is not receiving transparency about this case elsewhere, so our team will provide that to the country."

"People in Minneapolis and across this country truly, truly care about what happened to Renee Good on January 7, 2026, and are committed to understanding how she could have been killed on the street after dropping her child off at school. They want to know what could and should have been done to let Renee live and pick her child up safely from school that afternoon. As often as possible, our team will promptly and transparently provide updates on what we learn. We are committed to providing Good transparency and Good accountability, which we ultimately hope leads to Good policing. We will be that voice," said Antonio M. Romanucci in a statement. 

2:03 p.m. - Catholic Church in Pelican Rapids goes virtual due to ICE

Saint Leonard Parish in Pelican Rapids is moving to virtual services due to ICE. 

2 p.m. - Walz admin responds to impeachment draft

Walz's administration responds to the impeachment articles that were drafted against him: 

"These legislators are apparently trying to capitalize on the president’s vow for ‘retribution’ against the state. Respected career attorneys have resigned over the DOJ’s behavior. The federal government is attempting to pull billions from the their constituents. It is shameful that this is how they’re choosing to spend their time and we urge them to get serious. "

1:40 p.m. - MN leaders address federal cuts impact

Minnesota leaders held a news conference on Wednesday, saying federal cuts to programs will result in people dying in the streets. 

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1:30 p.m. - Students protest ICE at MN Capitol

Students from St. Paul marched to the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday to protest ICE. At the Capitol, students spoke and chanted against ICE. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison also spoke on the Capitol steps. 

1 p.m. - Minneapolis leaders on ICE operations

Minneapolis leaders and state representatives held a news conference on Wednesday to announce they will be giving weekly updates on ICE amid the "escalating, lawless and reckless ICE activity," according to a press release. 

"Communities in the metro suburbs and throughout the state are under siege from the federal government that is increasingly brutalizing our citizens and immigrants alike, racially profiling Minnesotans in discriminatory and violently detaining citizens who are exercising their freedom of speech. In each of these encounters," Rep. Mike Howard said. 

12:30 p.m. – House Democrats call for accountability after killing of Renee Good

Reps. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee are calling for "accountability and justice" in the killing of Renee Good. 

"Americans agree that the ICE officer responsible for her death must face justice – but they also expect accountability from the top," said Rep. Thompson in a statement. "Those who empowered ICE to terrorize our cities – including Kristi Noem – must be held accountable and face consequences."

This comes as Illinois congresswoman Robin Kelly said she filed articles of impeachment against DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, with the support of nearly 70 members of Congress.

"Renee Nicole Good is dead because Sec. Noem allowed her DHS agents to run amok," Kelly said on Wednesday. "Families are forever torn about."

12:15 p.m. – Students starting walkout

Students at Humboldt High School and Central High School in St. Paul are leaving their campuses to march to the Capitol. Humboldt students are assembling outside and Central students already on their way.

11:45 a.m. - Local leaders to speak on ICE operations at noon

Local and state leaders will hold a news conference at noon on Wednesday to discuss "escalating lawless and reckless ICE activity" and will announce weekly community briefings. 

Those attending this news conference include: Minneapolis Councilmember Aurin Chowdhury, Minneapolis Councilmember Jason Chavez, Rep. Mike Howard (DFL - Richfield), Sen. Doron Clark (DFL-Minneapolis), Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, Minneapolis Council President Elliott Payne, Minneapolis School Board Chair Collin Beachy.

The press conference is scheduled for noon. You can watch it live in the player above. 

11 a.m. - St. Paul schools plan walkout at noon

Students at St. Paul schools plan to walkout of school and head to the Minnesota State Capitol, where they'll gather at 1:15 p.m. for various speakers. Watch live coverage of this in the player at the top of the page. 

10:30 a.m. - Articles of impeachment for Walz

Articles of impeachment for Gov. Tim Walz have been drafted. Rep. Mike Wiener told FOX 9: "The taxpayers have been frauded of an estimated $9 billion. They are demanding accountability of their elected officials.  No one is above the law and our constitution gives us the tools hold the governor accountable for ‘corrupt conduct.’"

Meanwhile, at the national level, Rep. Robin Kelly and other Democrats spoke on articles of impeachment against DHS Sec. Kristi Noem. 

9:30 a.m. - Vigil for Renee Good

Faith leaders are holding a vigil for Renee Good, marking one week since she was fatally shot by an ICE officer exactly one week ago.

9:14 a.m. – Hearing ended 

The hearing concluded Wednesday morning. The government is required to respond by Monday, Jan. 19, with the State of Minnesota reply due by Thursday, Jan. 22. Oral arguments in the case will likely be scheduled before the end of the month.

Among the evidence the State of Minnesota may ultimately request from the federal government as part of the discovery is the training material used to train these agents during a short period of time, though the DOJ legal team is skeptical of turning over that material in short order. 

8:58 a.m. - ICE lawsuit hearing: Judge won't grant TRO today

Judge Menendez on Wednesday said she will not grant the emergency TRO today. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office requested the emergency TRO. 

8:55 a.m. - ICE lawsuit hearing: DOJ asks to slow process

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking for a slower legal process – handling this case more like the Tincher/ACLU lawsuit as a preliminary injunction rather than an emergency restraining order. Brian Carter of the Minnesota Attorney General's Office is demanding TRO now to stop "harm that is actively occurring, in fact escalating." He continued, "The harm is happening, the court can stop it and should stop it with the TRO."

8:50 a.m. - Hearing underway in ICE lawsuit

The State of Minnesota attorney is sharing new harmful incidents they've learned about since they filed the paperwork, including an apparent reference to a FOX 9 story about the warrantless entry of breaking down door to arrest an individual who had an upcoming ICE meeting. The state is asking for an immediate TRO for some form of relief and to "Lower the temperature."

"What is needed most of all right now is a pause, the temperature needs to be lowered now," Brian Carter, of the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, said. 

7:15 a.m. - Frey defends his comments after ICE shooting

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined FOX News' program "FOX and Friends" on Wednesday morning to discuss the rhetoric he used following the shooting of Renee Good, including dropping the F-bomb, as well as ICE's occupation in Minneapolis. 

Frey stood by his message for ICE to "get the f*** out of Minneapolis" and he called for a full and fair investigation into Good's shooting. 

"I may have disagreements with some people that are part of your audience, but I hope people can trust that I love my city … This whole chaos that's taking place – it's setting us back," Frey said. 

6 a.m. - Lawsuit to end ICE operations in Twin Cities

A hearing will be held this morning in the lawsuit filed by the State of Minnesota and the Twin Cities, which is trying to put an end to ICE operations in the state.

A federal judge will hold a status conference to lay out the facts and timelines for the case moving forward. The hearing begins at 8:30 a.m. Then at noon, local leaders will highlight what they call "escalating lawless and reckless" activity by ICE and announce routine community briefings to share updates on ICE operations. This all comes as tensions between protesters and ICE agents continue to flare up. 

The lawsuit calls for dramatic changes to how ICE agents conduct immigration enforcement. The state of Minnesota, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul are asking the court to declare what ICE is doing in the state "unconstitutional and unlawful." 

Since DHS launched "Operation Metro Surge" at the beginning of December, the number of federal agents in the Twin Cities has exploded to more than 3,000. But state and city leaders are growing increasingly concerned about the escalation of aggressive tactics by ICE agents. The lawsuit claims ongoing immigration enforcement is having a negative impact on everyday Minnesotans, leading schools and businesses to close. Meanwhile, people's social media feeds are filled with videos of masked agents conducting militarized raids and massive protests, as well as videos documenting the violent arrests of people.

The lawsuit calls for federal agents to stop using what city and state leaders are calling excessive force, which includes making threats of violence, pointing guns at individuals, body slamming and chokeholds to restrain people.

The lawsuit also wants ICE agents to stop wearing masks during raids and be required to wear body cameras.