Minneapolis Activist Arrested on Federal Charges for Alleged Threats, Cyberstalking ICE Officers

Kyle Wagner, 37, accused of using social media to incite violence against federal immigration agents

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Federal authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, Kyle Wagner, on charges of cyberstalking and transmitting threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Prosecutors allege Wagner used Facebook and Instagram to encourage followers to confront and assault federal agents, referring to them as 'gestapo' and 'murderers', and promoting physical attacks, including armed violence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between activists and federal immigration enforcement, with allegations of threats and incitement of violence against ICE officers during heightened enforcement operations in Minnesota. It also raises concerns about the use of social media to target and intimidate law enforcement.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, Wagner allegedly used social media throughout January to incite violence against ICE agents, encouraging followers to 'put our hands on them' and act 'at the barrel of a gun.' Prosecutors also accuse Wagner of doxxing a 'pro-ICE individual' by publishing personal information online.

  • Wagner was arrested at his Minneapolis apartment on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • The criminal complaint was filed on Tuesday, February 4, 2026 and unsealed on the day of Wagner's arrest.

The players

Kyle Wagner

A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was arrested on federal charges of cyberstalking and transmitting threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

Pamela Bondi

The Attorney General who stated that Wagner 'doxxed and threatened law enforcement officers' and 'encouraged bloodshed in the streets.'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that was the target of the alleged threats and cyberstalking by Kyle Wagner.

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What they’re saying

“I've already bled for this city, I've already fought for this city, this is nothing new, we're ready this time. I'm coming for them.”

— Kyle Wagner

“Anywhere we have an opportunity to get our hands on them, we need to put our hands on them.”

— Kyle Wagner

“Wagner 'doxxed and threatened law enforcement officers' and 'encouraged bloodshed in the streets.'”

— Pamela Bondi, Attorney General (kvi.com)

What’s next

A decision on whether to seek a grand jury indictment against Kyle Wagner is expected soon.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between activists and federal immigration enforcement, with allegations of threats and incitement of violence against ICE officers on social media. It raises concerns about the use of online platforms to target and intimidate law enforcement, and the aggressive prosecution of such threats against federal agents.