Minnesota prosecutors have filed criminal assault charges against a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in connection with incidents that occurred during a massive immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the charges during a press conference on April 16, 2026, in Minneapolis. According to county officials, this marks the first time criminal charges have been brought against a federal immigration agent related to the large-scale crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers into Minnesota.
The enforcement operation, which took place in February, has drawn significant scrutiny after resulting in the fatal shootings of two American citizens during the widespread immigration raids.
County officials did not immediately release additional details about the specific assault allegations or the identity of the charged ICE agent. The case represents a rare instance of state prosecutors pursuing criminal charges against federal law enforcement personnel.
