A U.S. official says an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent connected to a recent Minneapolis-area shooting has received threats, as tensions remain high during a major federal immigration enforcement effort across Minnesota.
The claim comes amid growing scrutiny of ICE activity in the Twin Cities and continuing public backlash following reports of shootings involving ICE officers during what has been described as a large-scale operation in the region.
Threats reported as tensions rise
According to reporting tied to the incident, threats have been directed toward an ICE agent connected to the Minneapolis shooting. Officials have pointed to these threats as a serious safety concern while enforcement operations continue.
The threat reports arrive during an ongoing period of protests and heightened public emotion surrounding immigration enforcement tactics and the conduct of federal agents in Minnesota.
Broader controversy around ICE operations in Minnesota
The threats are being reported against the backdrop of what local officials and law enforcement leaders have described as aggressive federal actions during the enforcement surge.
The Washington Post reported concerns raised by local police leaders that ICE agents stopped and confronted multiple off-duty police officers—who were U.S. citizens and people of color—raising allegations of racial profiling and civil rights violations.
DHS has denied profiling allegations, while the enforcement effort continues to face legal challenges and intense public debate.
DOJ subpoenas add political pressure
At the same time, the U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to several top Minnesota Democratic officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, as part of an investigation tied to claims that local officials may have interfered with federal immigration enforcement.
Minnesota leaders have criticized the subpoenas and pushed back against the allegations, describing the actions as politically motivated.
What happens next
With protests continuing and federal enforcement operations remaining active, the situation in Minnesota remains tense. Officials are expected to continue addressing security concerns involving ICE agents, while legal disputes and political fallout surrounding the broader operation move forward.
