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Antifa Member Arrested for Threatening ICE Agents Online

2/6/2026

Summary

Wagner Threatens ICE

Kyle Wagner, 37, from Minneapolis, was arrested February 5, 2026, on charges of cyberstalking and threatening communications for allegedly threatening U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Department of Justice says Wagner identified as an Antifa member and used social media to incite violence against officers, calling them 'gestapo' and 'murderers'.
He allegedly doxxed a pro-ICE individual by sharing personal information online.
His first court appearance was scheduled for Thursday.

Summary

Watts Assaults Student

Chad Michael Watts, 45, was arrested in Buda, Texas, on two counts of assault causing bodily injury after anti-ICE protest at Moe and Gene Johnson High School, where he pushed a female student.
The Hays County District Attorney condemned the violence, emphasizing adult responsibility in protests.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized the protests, suggesting school officials face consequences and threatening funding cuts for involved schools.
Local officials are investigating the incident.

History

Historical Context

The antifa movement emerged in the U.S. following Donald Trump's election in 2016, gaining prominence through confrontational protests against far-right ideologies. Notably, the violent clashes at the August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville resulted in one death and numerous injuries. Recent arrests of activists like Kyle Wagner highlight ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and the polarized political climate in America.

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Wagner Threatens ICE

Kyle Wagner, 37, from Minneapolis, was arrested February 5, 2026, on charges of cyberstalking and threatening communications for allegedly threatening U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Department of Justice says Wagner identified as an Antifa member and used social media to incite violence against officers, calling them 'gestapo' and 'murderers'.
He allegedly doxxed a pro-ICE individual by sharing personal information online.
His first court appearance was scheduled for Thursday.

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