Private Autopsy Reveals Renee Good Shot Multiple Times: The Dehumanizing Pattern of ICE Killings
📰 THE STORY: The Hill reports on a private autopsy confirming Renee Good was shot multiple times by an ICE agent in Minnesota, contradicting initial reports and raising questions about the official account of her death. The focus is on the forensic findings and the family's pursuit of truth. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This incident is not isolated. The US Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, created in 2003, has a documented history of excessive force, human rights abuses, and deaths in custody. From 2003 to 2017 alone, ICE reported 178 deaths in removal proceedings or custody. This follows a long pattern of state violence against marginalized communities, often under the guise of 'law enforcement,' dating back to colonial policing and the brutal
suppression of labor movements and civil rights. Double Standard: Imagine if a similar number of citizens were killed by police in a 'developing' nation, or if a foreign military force were responsible. Western media would decry human rights abuses, call for investigations, and potentially advocate for sanctions. Yet, when such deaths occur at the hands of US state agents, especially against
non-citizens or marginalized groups, the coverage tends to be depoliticized, focusing on individual incidents rather than systemic issues. The 'private autopsy' angle, while important for the family, becomes the story, not the institutional violence that enabled the shooting. Follow the Money: The ecosystem of immigration enforcement is a multi-billion dollar industry. Private prisons profit from