Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a stark reminder about the limits of power in the wake of the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Speaking on CNN’s “The Jim Acosta Show,” Ellison directly challenged Vice President JD Vance’s assertion that the agent enjoys absolute immunity.
“For anyone watching your show, Jim, there is no absolute immunity. It’s untrue. And there is no statute of limitations on murder, by the way,” Ellison said. He went on to note that political control shifts over time, adding, “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.”
The incident unfolded during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, part of broader efforts under President Trump’s administration to enforce immigration laws. According to federal officials, Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, drove her vehicle toward the agent, Jonathan Ross, prompting him to fire in self-defense. Videos from the scene, analyzed by outlets like The New York Times, show agents approaching her car as she attempted to drive away, with Ross firing multiple shots through the window. The Department of Homeland Security labeled Good’s actions as domestic terrorism, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the DOJ sees no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation.
Good’s family and supporters paint a different picture, describing her as a poet, singer, and devoted partner whose death has left a community reeling. Protests erupted in Minneapolis following the shooting, with tensions escalating amid claims that ICE’s presence is making cities less safe.
Ellison’s comments carry weight in a state long plagued by issues tied to immigration and fraud. Minnesota has seen massive scandals, like the Feeding Our Future case, where federal prosecutors charged dozens—many from the Somali community—with defrauding over $250 million in COVID relief funds meant for child nutrition. Critics argue Ellison has been soft on such crimes, focusing instead on targeting federal agents enforcing the law. His warning about future prosecutions when “power shifts” sounds less like a call for justice and more like a veiled threat, potentially chilling the work of those on the front lines securing our borders.
This isn’t the first time Ellison has clashed with federal authorities. As a progressive Democrat, he’s opposed aggressive deportation policies, even as cities like Minneapolis grapple with strains from unchecked illegal aliens. Some observers see a pattern: local officials resisting national security measures, perhaps to protect networks involved in fraud or to stoke anti-enforcement sentiment. Whispers in conservative circles suggest coordinated efforts by left-leaning groups to disrupt ICE operations, turning routine encounters into flashpoints for political gain.
The Trump administration’s push for stricter immigration control, including Operation Metro Surge, aims to remove criminal elements and restore order. Supporters point out that agents like Ross face real dangers daily, from vehicle assaults to organized resistance. Labeling a self-defense action as potential murder ignores the chaos sown by years of lax borders under previous leadership.
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Hopefully we will have Mr. Ellison adjudicated and incarcerated before there is any change of administration.
Hear! Hear, Jaque!!!!
He will die of old age before the democrats are back in power.
Amen
Why are we always giving our sworn enemies, the Democrats, another chance. They’ve been very public about their intent to overthrow America and our system of government. They should be treated like battlefield enemies, and not as fellow Americans. Trump should go after them with a holy terror, but knowing Trump, that won’t ever happen. Well he might do something in 2029 or later.
So,,,, Lawfare..
Just like under Biden?
President Trump,,,, this is your cue to serve some ugly Justice.
I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.
That’s never going to happen unless you steal it again and then there will be hell to pay by We the People !!!
Any charge for “murder” will fail in the pre-trial motion stage. Any other charges will fail in the face of the inevitable Presidential Pardon or Immunity signed by DJT on January 20, 2029. Finally, president Vance will ensure that the agent is protected.
if ellison is following the law then why wait, or does he want to wait until the democrat mobsters are in power again “G-d forbid” ellison is signalling he is lawless and a goon lunatic.
Let’s have the case of Ashli Babbitt, who was murdered without any pretense of self defense, adjudicated and sentence passed before we go swatting at gnats Mr Ellison…
Our USA will never shift back to the democRATS party of trash. Should they manage to cheat and win the next election, it will start our new Civil War. .the end!
There’s a video of Ellison physically abusing his girlfriend that’s in possession of the girlfriend’s son. Read this NPR article: https://www.npr.org/2018/08/13/638199556/congressman-accused-of-domestic-abuse-by-former-girlfriend.
This loud mouthed piece-of-shit bully also ignored the massive fraud going on in his state. Read about it here: https://oversight.house.gov/release/hearing-wrap-up-minnesota-governor-walz-and-attorney-general-ellison-ignored-rampant-taxpayer-fraud-and-silenced-state-whistleblowers/
Come on Pam, about you step up or step down…
Pardon Dereck Chauvin now.
When? You think they know who the chosen one is? Of course they do. It’s all states theater.
Definitely orchestrated theater.
When? You think they know who the chosen one is? Of course they do. It’s all staged theater.
President Trump made a joke about wanting Greenland because he didn’t receive the Nobel Peace Prize and the lying Fake News Media are reporting it like actual fact. Can’t stand these lying bastards anymore. We need to boycott ALL their sponsors and bankrupt FAKE NEWS Completely. Here is a partial list of sponsors who support the radical, anti-American Fake News networks: https://miamitwpteaparty.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/list-of-sponsors1.pdf