Democrats on Capitol Hill offered apologies and promises of accountability on Tuesday amid often harrowing testimony from people who had experienced violent encounters with federal agents engaged in Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. 2:25 Renee Good's brothers call violent ICE operations 'beyond explanation' – video“The deep distress our family feels at Renee’s loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation,” he said. “In the last few weeks, our family took some consolation, thinking that perhaps [Renee’s] death would bring about change in our country. These encounters with federal agents are changing the community and changing many lives, including ours. The agent then accused her of assaulting a federal agent and of ramming his vehicle with her car, resulting in criminal charges that were subsequently dismissed.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2026 16:05 UTC