Renee Goode

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

# Renee Goode An individual killed by federal ICE agents during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, whose death became a significant point of political controversy and legal scrutiny. The case prompted state constitutional claims against the federal government, sparked Democratic opposition to federal enforcement actions, and led to the resignation of six federal prosecutors who refused to investigate the death after the DOJ declined to conduct a criminal investigation. The incident was documented on video and became central to broader debates about federal policing practices and government accountability.

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99% Invisible The Daily Autocracy in America Lovett or Leave It The New Yorker Radio Hour Pod Save America The Dispatch Podcast Pivot

Episode Appearances

99% Invisible · Feb 27, 2026

Constitution Breakdown #7: California AG Rob Bonta

“Individual killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, prompting state constitutional claims against federal government”

10th Amendment Anti-Commandeering DoctrineFederal Spending Power and Coercive ConditionsSanctuary Jurisdiction Policies

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The Daily · Feb 13, 2026

The Government Shutdown Fight Over Immigration

“American citizen killed by immigration agent, sparking Democratic opposition”

Government shutdown politicsImmigration enforcement reformDepartment of Homeland Security funding

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Autocracy in America · Feb 6, 2026

American Democracy Under Occupation

“Individual killed during federal enforcement action, documented on video”

Federal immigration enforcement tacticsAuthoritarian surveillance methodsPeaceful resistance organization

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The Daily · Jan 31, 2026

“A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed”: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis

“Individual mentioned as victim of ICE operations captured on video”

Federal immigration enforcementOperation Metro SurgeFederal-state government relations

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Lovett or Leave It · Jan 31, 2026

438: Minnesota Breaks the ICE

“Shooting death preceded Alex Preddy's; six federal prosecutors quit rather than investigate her death”

ICE Operations and Immigration EnforcementFederal Immunity and Law Enforcement AccountabilityGrassroots Community Organizing Against Federal Agencies

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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 30, 2026

The City of Minneapolis vs. Donald Trump

“Poet killed by federal agents during Minneapolis ICE operations; DOJ refused to conduct criminal investigation”

Federal Immigration Enforcement OperationsICE Tactics and AccountabilityLocal-Federal Government Relations

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Pod Save America · Jan 30, 2026

Minneapolis is a Turning Point

“Another person killed by ICE agents, also central to enforcement controversy”

ICE enforcement operations and killingsFederal law enforcement accountabilityImmigration policy and politics

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The Dispatch Podcast · Jan 30, 2026

Right-Wing Theater Kids

“Earlier shooting victim; administration falsely claimed domestic terrorism, establishing pattern of immediate narrative control attempts”

Immigration Enforcement Policy and Border Patrol OperationsFederal-Local Law Enforcement Cooperation and Sanctuary CitiesTrump Administration Personnel Management and Loyalty-Based Hiring

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The Daily · Jan 28, 2026