Nearly 160 Arrested for Impeding, Assaulting Federal Officers in Minnesota

Border czar says more cooperation needed to avoid federal agent drawdown

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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According to Border Czar Tom Homan, in the past month, 158 people have been arrested in Minnesota for impeding or assaulting federal officers, with 85 cases already accepted for prosecution. Homan warned that a drawdown in federal agents will happen when more Minnesota counties cooperate and if people stop interfering with federal agents.

Why it matters

The high number of arrests for interfering with federal law enforcement operations highlights ongoing tensions between local residents and federal agents in Minnesota. This raises concerns about public safety, the ability of federal agencies to effectively carry out their duties, and the potential for further escalation if the situation is not resolved.

The details

Homan stated that "if you violate the law, you will be federally prosecuted." The Department of Homeland Security has posted photos of nine people they say are "more agitators arrested in Minneapolis." In one case, Davis Redmond was charged with "driving aggressively" and colliding with a border patrol vehicle, though his attorney claims the charges were downgraded to a misdemeanor. In another case, Brittany Stallings is accused of assaulting a federal agent by shoving and punching him. Timothy Catlett was also featured in the DHS post, accused of giving an officer the middle finger and damaging a federal vehicle, though the U.S. Attorney's Office later filed to dismiss his case.

  • In the past month, 158 people have been arrested.
  • On January 24, Brittany Stallings is accused of assaulting a federal agent.
  • On January 12, Timothy Catlett is accused of giving an officer the middle finger and damaging a federal vehicle.

The players

Tom Homan

Border czar who stated that 158 people have been arrested in the past month for impeding or assaulting federal officers.

Davis Redmond

A man who was charged with "driving aggressively" and colliding with a border patrol vehicle, though the charges were later downgraded to a misdemeanor.

Brittany Stallings

A woman accused of assaulting a federal agent by shoving and punching him on January 24.

Timothy Catlett

A man featured in a DHS post, accused of giving an officer the middle finger and damaging a federal vehicle on January 12, though the case was later dismissed.

Nur-D

Also known as Matt Allen, a Twin Cities rapper who claims he did nothing wrong when he was arrested on January 24 and plans to pursue legal action against DHS.

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What they’re saying

“If you violate the law, you will be federally prosecuted.”

— Tom Homan, Border czar (cbsnews.com)

“The charges are bogus, and the decision to bring this case is outrageous.”

— Davis Redmond's attorney (WCCO)

“So, I walk calmly, I walk slowly with my hands up. I was just being grabbed by somebody and so I began to run, and as I was thrown to the ground, I was told I was under arrest for assaulting a federal officer.”

— Nur-D (WCCO)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Davis Redmond out on bail.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between local residents and federal law enforcement in Minnesota, raising concerns about public safety, the ability of federal agencies to effectively carry out their duties, and the potential for further escalation if the issues are not resolved through increased cooperation and de-escalation efforts.