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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)

First ICE officer charged with assault for threatening people with a gun in Minnesota

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Thursday filed criminal charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer for allegedly brandishing his service weapon at two people during ...

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