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An ICE Shooting in Minneapolis and the Collapse of Lawful Authority

The glovebox of Renee Good’s car following her death

Legitimacy and accountability are inseparable. In a democracy, law enforcement derives its authority not from weapons or uniforms, but from adherence to the law, internal discipline, and the confidence of the public it serves. When accountability disappears, legitimacy collapses—and what remains is not law enforcement, but coercive force directed at a civilian population.

That is the context in which Americans must understand the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2025.