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ICE Agent Charged with Assault for Brandishing Gun

4/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with two counts of second-degree assault for brandishing his weapon at motorists on February 5 in Minneapolis.
Morgan was driving an unmarked SUV and reportedly pointed his gun at motorists after they slowed him down, with the victims unaware of his identity.
An arrest warrant exists, and Moriarty says federal agents are not above state law.
Operation Metro Surge has faced backlash, drawing scrutiny.

History

Historical Context

Operation Metro Surge, initiated by ICE in December 2025, aimed to apprehend undocumented immigrants in Minneapolis but faced backlash for aggressive tactics. The operation escalated tensions between federal and local authorities, culminating in the January 2026 shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, which sparked widespread protests and legal challenges, highlighting issues of jurisdiction and community trust in law enforcement.

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Story summary

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with two counts of second-degree assault for brandishing his weapon at motorists on February 5 in Minneapolis.
Morgan was driving an unmarked SUV and reportedly pointed his gun at motorists after they slowed him down, with the victims unaware of his identity.
An arrest warrant exists, and Moriarty says federal agents are not above state law.
Operation Metro Surge has faced backlash, drawing scrutiny.

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