Family of Renee Good Retains Legal Representation after Fatal Shooting
The family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed during a protest involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, has engaged the same law firm that represented George Floyd’s family for their civil investigation.
On Wednesday, Romanucci & Blandin, a firm based in Chicago known for handling cases of wrongful death and abuse, announced they are now representing Good’s parents, Tim and Donna Ganger, along with her siblings and partner, Rebecca Good.
In their statement, the firm emphasized the family’s desire for peace in Minneapolis, expressing dismay over what they called a “swift and cruel death” at the hands of federal agents on a residential street. They also remarked on the growing distress felt nationwide regarding the federal government’s actions, which many view as contrary to constitutional values and destabilizing to communities.
“Be Good. That is the clear message from her family as Renee’s wish to the world,” the firm stated, highlighting that her family does not wish for her memory to be manipulated for political ends, but rather to stand as a symbol of peace.
The phrase “Be Good” seems to have gained popularity as a new slogan among those opposing ICE, with some celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes, wearing pins that display the message during the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, others like Ariana Grande opted for pins saying “ICE OUT.”
Antonio M. Romanucci, a founding partner of the firm, is taking the lead on Good’s case, collaborating with a team of lawyers and local attorney Kevin Riach from The Law Office of Kevin C. Riach in Minneapolis.
Romanucci previously worked on the civil suit for George Floyd, which ended in a $27 million settlement—marking one of the largest pre-trial settlements in a civil rights wrongful death case in U.S. history—against the city of Minneapolis and the officers involved in Floyd’s arrest, just under a mile from where Good lost her life.
“People in Minneapolis and across this country 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,” Romanucci stated. He added that the aim is to uncover what could have been done to allow Renee to safely pick her child up later that day. “We will provide updates on what we learn, aiming for transparency and accountability, which we ultimately hope will result in better policing. We will be that voice,” he affirmed.
The legal approach is expected to differ from typical civil lawsuits aimed at local law enforcement, given that this case revolves around federal agents.
“Pursuing litigation against state and local law enforcement can be tricky due to the many protections they have. Legal action against the federal government is even more intricate, requiring victims to navigate complex and time-consuming processes outlined by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Ultimately, any court proceedings would be held before a federal judge rather than a jury of peers,” Romanucci explained.
On January 7, Good was in her vehicle when she positioned it across the road. Her partner recorded the confrontation with ICE agents as they ordered her to exit the car. Instead, Good accelerated towards an officer, who, fearing for his safety, opened fire, resulting in the tragic death of the 37-year-old mother.
The law firm intends to share updates on their findings throughout the legal process.
