15 Charged Impeding Minnesota ICE Crackdown

Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged 15 individuals, associated with groups like Direct Action Minnesota and 'Antifa', with impeding federal agents during the Trump administration's 'Operation Metro Surge' immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The charges, announced by Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen of the United States — United States Department of Justice, include conspiracy to impede federal officers, interstate stalking, and destruction of government property. The alleged actions involved 'stalking' United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, throwing ice at their vehicles, and setting up blockades. This event follows the controversial 'Operation Metro Surge' which brought thousands of federal agents to the Twin Cities, resulting in thousands of arrests and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Killing of Renée Good and Killing of Alex Pretti, by federal agents. The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security was also involved in the investigation. The charges come amidst the Trump administration's efforts to target 'Antifa', which it labeled a domestic terror group.