ICE agent thought they had ‘absolute immunity’ after fatal shooting. Then Minnesota AG dropped a legal bombshell

The state of Minnesota isn’t letting the fatal, ICE-involved shooting of Renee Nicole Good go quietly. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a stark warning to the federal ICE agent involved, stressing that even if the agent believes they have absolute protection, “there is no statute of limitations on murder.”

This statement is a direct, intense legal challenge to the White House’s position following the incident last Wednesday in Minneapolis. Right after the shooting, Vice President JD Vance told reporters that the agent “is protected by absolute immunity” because he is a federal agent and “was doing his job.” That sounds like a solid legal shield, but Ellison absolutely disagreed during a Thursday television appearance, per Fox.

He told the host directly, “For anyone watching your show, Jim, there is no absolute immunity. It’s untrue.” He didn’t stop there. He reminded everyone that there’s no time limit on murder charges. “And that’s something that they should keep in mind because they’re not always going to be in power, and we will make the justice system operate on the basis of fairness, justice and truth one day again.” That’s a serious threat that clearly indicates Minnesota is willing to wait out the current administration if necessary.

Murder is murder, regardless of who is doing the killing

The federal side has already acted to distance itself from the possibility of immediate federal charges. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was seen speaking alongside President Trump at a press conference on June 27, 2025, confirmed on Tuesday that the Department of Justice will not pursue a criminal civil rights investigation into the agent. Blanche was clear, stating that “There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation.”

This decision lines up with the federal officials’ description of the events. They claim the agent acted in self-defense. They say Good drove her vehicle forward toward the officer, and they even described Good’s actions as “an act of domestic terrorism.”

Ellison, however, is committed to pursuing justice for the victim’s family. He explained that for people like Good’s wife and children, their lives have “been altered forever.” This is why he says “justice is not going to go to sleep or go away.”

He elaborated on the core concept of why the statute of limitations rule doesn’t exist for murder. “It’s because when you snatch a person’s life away, it leaves an indelible print on everyone around them. People can’t unsee this.” This is a powerful, emotional argument that underscores why Minnesota is willing to play the long game.

The implication is that the agent might not be safe forever, even if the current administration protects them. The state is clearly suggesting it might be willing to wait until 2029, potentially after a 2028 presidential election changes the political landscape in Washington, D.C. Ellison simply concurred with that assessment, saying, “That’s what it is, you know what I mean?”

He concluded that the state “will pursue this to its logical, factual end.” It’s clear the legal battle over this tragic shooting is far from over. Even with President Trump and his administration standing behind the agent, Minnesota is sending a loud and clear message: immunity isn’t absolute, and the clock isn’t running out.