The family of Renée Good, an American woman shot dead by a United States immigration officer, has filed two civil lawsuits against the federal government and immigration officials.
Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed in Minneapolis in January during President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.
She was shot in her car by an officer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE.
Her family alleges wrongful death and violations of her civil rights, seeking compensation and accountability.
The lawsuits were filed by Good’s partner and brother.
They allege her death resulted from an immigration operation that targeted minority communities and intimidated people supporting them.
The federal official said he acted in self-defence, but a viral video showed Good turning her vehicle away as she attempted to drive off when the officer shot and killed her.
The family is seeking financial compensation through the civil courts. No officer involved has faced criminal charges.
A separate investigation by local prosecutors continues amid complaints that federal authorities are withholding evidence.