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Illinois Man Charged for Threatening FBI After Protest

2/5/2026

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Jose Alberto Ramirez, an Illinois man, faces charges for threatening the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a protest in Minneapolis.
During the January 14 protest against ICE, vandals stole weapons and sensitive documents from government vehicles.
Ramirez allegedly sent texts to a Minnesota law enforcement official, targeting 10 to 15 FBI personnel with harassing messages and intimidation at their homes.
The case reflects tensions around immigration enforcement amid protests.

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Jose Alberto Ramirez, an Illinois man, faces charges for threatening the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a protest in Minneapolis.
During the January 14 protest against ICE, vandals stole weapons and sensitive documents from government vehicles.
Ramirez allegedly sent texts to a Minnesota law enforcement official, targeting 10 to 15 FBI personnel with harassing messages and intimidation at their homes.
The case reflects tensions around immigration enforcement amid protests.