Does ICE agent in Renee Good's shooting have "absolute immunity" from state charges? Here's what the law says.
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Key Points:
- The fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis has sparked a potential legal conflict between state and federal authorities over jurisdiction and immunity claims.
- Vice President JD Vance and the Department of Homeland Security claim Ross has "absolute immunity" as a federal agent acting in self-defense, while local officials question this based on video evidence.
- Minnesota officials maintain jurisdiction to investigate and potentially prosecute Ross, but any state charges could face legal challenges under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which protects federal officials acting within their duties.
- If indicted, Ross could seek to have the case moved to federal court and claim immunity by proving his actions were necessary and authorized under federal law; the court would decide if the immunity applies.
