A Minneapolis woman was killed by a federal immigration agent on Wednesday, with the Trump administration portraying her as a 'domestic terrorist'. But those who knew Renee Nicole Macklin Good say she was a devoted wife, mother and poet who would never have been involved in any kind of protest.
Macklin Good, 37, had no prior convictions or run-ins with law enforcement beyond a traffic ticket. She described herself on social media as a 'poet and writer and wife and mom', with three young children from two marriages. Her Instagram profile features her smiling with her family and sharing posts about tattoos, hairstyles and home decorating.
Her ex-husband described Macklin Good as "not an activist" who had never participated in any protest. He said she was a devoted Christian who took part in youth mission trips to Northern Ireland when she was younger. She loved to sing and studied vocal performance in college.
Macklin Good won an Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020 for her work titled On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs. The university's president paid tribute to her, describing her as "one of our own" who had graduated with a degree in English. He also expressed his hope that her life would be a reminder of what unites us: freedom, love and peace.
Friends and neighbors say Macklin Good was a kind and compassionate person who loved her family and community. They described her as an amazing human being who was always willing to help others. A vigil was held in Minneapolis on Wednesday night to honor her memory.
The killing has raised questions about the role of immigration agents in enforcing US law, particularly in communities where they are not seen as a welcome presence. The Trump administration's portrayal of Macklin Good as a 'domestic terrorist' has sparked outrage among many who knew her and those who support immigrant rights.
Macklin Good, 37, had no prior convictions or run-ins with law enforcement beyond a traffic ticket. She described herself on social media as a 'poet and writer and wife and mom', with three young children from two marriages. Her Instagram profile features her smiling with her family and sharing posts about tattoos, hairstyles and home decorating.
Her ex-husband described Macklin Good as "not an activist" who had never participated in any protest. He said she was a devoted Christian who took part in youth mission trips to Northern Ireland when she was younger. She loved to sing and studied vocal performance in college.
Macklin Good won an Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020 for her work titled On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs. The university's president paid tribute to her, describing her as "one of our own" who had graduated with a degree in English. He also expressed his hope that her life would be a reminder of what unites us: freedom, love and peace.
Friends and neighbors say Macklin Good was a kind and compassionate person who loved her family and community. They described her as an amazing human being who was always willing to help others. A vigil was held in Minneapolis on Wednesday night to honor her memory.
The killing has raised questions about the role of immigration agents in enforcing US law, particularly in communities where they are not seen as a welcome presence. The Trump administration's portrayal of Macklin Good as a 'domestic terrorist' has sparked outrage among many who knew her and those who support immigrant rights.
Just saw the news about Renee Nicole Macklin Good being killed by an immigration agent... what is wrong with us?! 
She was a poet, writer, wife, mom & all-around amazing human being... NOT a terrorist! 
Renee was just a lovely person from all that I've read about her... no way would she have been into any protests, she seemed like a super normal girl with a big heart 
. And can you believe they're calling her a 'domestic terrorist'?! 
it's so wrong. She was an amazing poet and writer too! 
I'm definitely keeping this in mind for my next post 
what's going on with these immigration agents? One minute she's just living her life, raising her kids, writing poetry, and the next she's dead because of a misunderstanding 
I mean I know we should all respect the law, but this feels like so much more than that. It feels like a hate crime 
or at least a case of mistaken identity. We need to take a step back and think about how these agents are interacting with people in our communities 
Are they building bridges or creating walls? 
I mean, can you imagine someone just randomly getting killed by an immigration agent? 
. It's time for some real change! 
can't believe what happened to Renee Nicole Macklin Good, she was such a lovely person from all the posts I saw on social media 
. I'm sure her kids and family will be struggling to cope without her