Jan. 26, 2026
Was Renee Good a 'domestic terrorist?'
This piece doesn't pick sides but questions whether federal domestic terrorism statutes could plausibly apply to Renee Good--or whether DOJ could only have charged assault or attempted murder under 18 U.S.C. § 111 or § 1113.
William Slomanson
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Email: bills@tjsl.edu
On Jan. 7, American citizen Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer. Senior Trump administration officials almost immediately claimed that she was guilty of "domestic terrorism." Vice President J.D. Vance described Good's conduct as "classic terrorism." Richard Luscombe, "Trump administration unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE | Trump administration," The Guardian ...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In