February 4, 2026
Republicans boycott historic testimony from Good brothers as Congress confronts police violence crisis
Shooting victim testimony gets no Republican response
🛂Immigration⚖️Justice
Brent and Luke Ganger are Renee Good's brothers. They testified at a Democratic congressional forum on Feb. 4, 2026 about the Jan. 7 shooting in Minneapolis. Brent read from his eulogy calling his sister 'unapologetically hopeful.'
Luke Ganger addressed the complete absence of Republicans: 'The completely surreal scenes taking place on the streets of Minneapolis are beyond explanation. This is not just a bad day or a rough week or isolated incidents. These encounters with federal agents are changing the community and changing many lives, including ours, forever.'
Marimar Martinez testified about being shot seven times by a Border Patrol agent. At the hospital, she saw 'multiple agents standing around watching me be treated for my wounds.' She had seven bullet holes with bandages on her arms, legs and chest.
Rep. 
Robert Garcia (D-CA) displayed text messages the agent sent after shooting Martinez. The agent texted: 'Read it. 5 shots, 7 holes. I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys. Oh well, it is what it is. Shit happens.'
Aliya Rahman testified about being violently dragged from her car by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. She described the physical force used during the encounter and the trauma it caused.
Congressional Democrats organized the forum specifically to document use-of-force incidents by ICE and Border Patrol. The hearing record will be used in upcoming negotiations over DHS funding restrictions. The Feb. 13 deadline gives Democrats leverage to demand accountability.
The zero Republican attendance signals the party won't support restrictions on immigration enforcement regardless of testimony. Republicans control committee gavels in both chambers. They can block official committee hearings on ICE conduct.
🛂Immigration⚖️Justice
People, bills, and sources
Luke Ganger
Brother of Renee Good
Brent Ganger
Brother of Renee Good
Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Senator (D-CT)
Robert Garcia
U.S. Representative (D-CA)
Renee Good
Shooting Victim
Alex Pretti
Shooting Victim
Kristi Noem
Homeland Security Secretary
James Comer
House Oversight Committee Chairman
Ron Johnson
Senate Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member
Mark Green
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman
What you can do
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civic action
Demand comprehensive immigration reform with accountability
Urge Congress to pass immigration reform that includes clear use-of-force standards, body camera requirements, and accountability mechanisms for ICE and Border Patrol agents.
2
civic action
Support families of immigration enforcement violence victims
Donate to legal defense funds and advocacy organizations supporting families like the Gangers who lost loved ones to immigration enforcement violence.
3
civic action
Call for bipartisan congressional oversight hearings
Demand that Republican committee leaders join Democrats in holding bipartisan oversight hearings on DHS use-of-force policies and specific incidents.
4
civic action
Support state and local police oversight of federal agents
Advocate for legislation requiring federal immigration agents to coordinate with local law enforcement and be subject to the same accountability standards as police departments.
5
civic action
Join local immigrant rights advocacy groups
Connect with local organizations working to protect immigrant communities from excessive enforcement and advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.
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civic action
Document and report immigration enforcement abuses
File complaints with the DHS Inspector General about excessive force or misconduct by immigration agents to support investigations and create accountability.