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News in English (USA) / 17.04.2026 / 02:00

ICE Agent Charged with Assault for Threatening Motorists in Minnesota

An ICE agent in Minnesota has been charged with felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at multiple motorists during a road rage incident in February. Hennepin County prosecutors announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for the agent, marking a significant case as this is the first time an ICE officer faces such charges related to threatening civilians with a firearm. The charges stem from accusations that the agent pulled out a gun while driving alongside vehicles on a busy highway, causing alarm among the drivers. Community organizations have welcomed the charges and called for accountability in the wake of investigations into the conduct of federal officers during an immigration enforcement surge.
NBC News, Minnesota Reformer, BBC, CNN, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, The Detroit News, CNBC, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, CBS News, The New York Times