The ghost of George Floyd hangs heavy over Minneapolis as the US Department of Justice (DoJ) confirms it will not investigate the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration agent, a decision that has reignited the powder keg of racial injustice in America.

In a stark departure from the swift action taken in 2020, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed calls for a probe, claiming video evidence "clears" the officer. The killing of Good, a mother shot in her car, was captured on smartphones—the modern witness that never blinks. Yet, the interpretation of that footage has become a political battleground.

The "Self-Defense" Shield

The state argues the officer fired in self-defense. The community sees an execution. "We are not going to bow to pressure," Blanche declared, a statement that critics say effectively grants immunity to federal agents operating on domestic soil. For Kenyans watching from afar, the parallels to our own struggles with police impunity—from the Kware bodies to the Gen Z protests—are chilling.

• The Contrast: Six years ago, the system bent to public will. Today, it seems to be hardening against it. The refusal to investigate sends a message: the uniform protects the wearer, not the citizen.
• The Reaction: Minneapolis is bracing for more unrest. When institutions fail to deliver answers, the streets often provide the response.

The case of Renee Good is a grim reminder that justice is often a matter of geography, politics, and timing. In 2026 America, the camera is rolling, but the blindfold on Lady Justice seems to have slipped.