After the recent shooting incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison made a noteworthy statement regarding the ongoing situation. Following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good last Wednesday, Ellison pointed out that “there is no statute of limitations on murder,” indicating that depending on future political circumstances, those involved in the shooting could potentially face legal actions down the line.
During his appearance on a show, Ellison clarified that claims of “absolute immunity” for the shooting agent were misleading, countering remarks made by Vice President J.D. Vance. He expressed to the host that, “There’s no absolute immunity for individuals in this situation. Remember, there’s no statute of limitations for murder.” Ellison further emphasized that, eventually, the justice system would be reinstated based on fairness and truth.
In response to Ellison’s statements, Vance, the following day, had declared at a press conference that the involved ICE officers were shielded by “absolute immunity” as they were simply doing their jobs as federal employees.
On the show, Acosta commented, implying that if necessary, it could take until 2029 for potential prosecutions, likely depending on a future Democratic victory. Ellison seemed to agree, stating, “There’s a reason there’s no statute of limitations for murder. Taking a life impacts everyone involved.” He conveyed the severity of the situation, noting how Good’s death has altered the lives of her family significantly.
Ellison affirmed their commitment to seeking justice, no matter how long it may take, saying they would pursue a logical and factual investigation. Meanwhile, responses from the White House and ICE have yet to materialize regarding the ongoing discussions.
In a separate development, a senior Department of Justice official recently indicated that there would be no criminal or civil rights investigation into the agents involved in Good’s shooting. Reports indicated that the civil rights division had opted out of the inquiry, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that there was no current basis for such an investigation. Details around this decision remain unclear.
Federal officials are framing Good’s actions, wherein she drove toward ICE agents, as potentially constituting “domestic terrorism.”
