US Edition
Published • loading... • Updated
ICE agent charged with assault and accused of pointing a gun at civilians in Minnesota
Prosecutors say the agent drew his service weapon at two motorists after driving on the shoulder, and a nationwide arrest warrant has been issued.
- On Thursday, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with two counts of second-degree assault following an alleged February 5 road rage incident on Highway 62, issuing a nationwide arrest warrant.
- Prosecutors allege Morgan, driving an unmarked rental SUV illegally on the Highway 62 shoulder, pulled alongside victims' vehicle during rush hour and drew his service weapon after the driver briefly moved to slow his progress.
- Minnesota State Patrol investigators tracked the rental vehicle and interviewed Morgan, who admitted drawing his Glock 19 and yelling "Police Stop" while returning to the Whipple Federal Building after his shift, not responding to an emergency.
- "There is no absolute immunity," Moriarty asserted, challenging Trump administration claims, while Justice Department officials warned that state prosecutions of federal officers performing official duties are "illegal and futile."
- This case marks the first criminal charges tied to Operation Metro Surge, which deployed about 3,000 federal officers to the Twin Cities, as prosecutors review at least 17 incidents involving federal agents.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
189 Articles
189 Articles
First ICE officer charged with assault for threatening people with a gun in Minnesota • Oklahoma Voice
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces felony assault charges against an ICE agent who allegedly pointed his service weapon at two people during a highway confrontation during a news conference on April 16, 2026. Moriarty said she believes the case is the first of its kind in the country. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Thursday filed criminal charges against an Immigration and Custom…
Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE agent in gun incident as Savanah Hernandez case remains uncharged
ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. faces two felony assault charges after prosecutors say he pointed a gun at two people during a highway confrontation in Minneapolis.
·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources189
Leaning Left46Leaning Right35Center82Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 28%
C 50%
R 22%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
