Background
On January 7, 2026, ICE Agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed 37‑year‑old poet Renee Good during a targeted operation in Minneapolis. Ross was placed on administrative leave, and the Department of Justice announced it would not pursue criminal charges.
In June 2025, a separate incident occurred when Roberto Carlos Muñoz‑Guatemala allegedly dragged Ross with his car during an encounter with ICE agents attempting to detain him for an immigration violation.
Legal Motions
Muñoz‑Guatemala’s defense filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for Minnesota requesting:
- Turnover of Ross’s training records and investigative files related to the Good shooting.
- Pause on new‑trial motion deadlines until the discovery request is resolved.
The attorneys argue that evidence of Ross’s conduct in the 2025 dragging incident could reveal patterns of excessive force or reckless behavior, which may be relevant to mitigating factors in Muñoz‑Guatemala’s sentencing.
Potential Impact
If the court grants the discovery request, prosecutors may need to disclose:
- Details of Ross’s use‑of‑force training and any prior complaints.
- Internal reviews of the January 7 shooting.
- Whether Ross’s actions in the dragging incident were consistent with agency policy.
Such information could influence future litigation surrounding the Good case and broader discussions about ICE accountability.