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A federal agent in a fatal shooting is not immune from state criminal charges, legal experts say, citing past Supreme Court rulings.
Vice President J.D.
Vance claimed on January 13, 2026, that an ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has absolute immunity from state prosecution, but legal experts refuted this, stating federal agents are not shielded from state criminal charges when force is disputed.
They cited past Supreme Court rulings, including Drury v. Lewis, which allowed state murder charges against a U.S. soldier acting in federal duty, affirming state courts can assess the lawfulness of force.
While federal officials may have qualified immunity in civil cases, it does not grant immunity from criminal prosecution.
The legal status of the agent remains under review, with courts expected to determine immunity on a case-by-case basis.
Un agente federal en un tiroteo fatal no es inmune a cargos criminales estatales, dicen los expertos legales, citando decisiones anteriores de la Corte Suprema.