Independent Journalist Broadcasts Live Anti-ICE Signal Group

Cam Higby's on-air stunt exposes coordination efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Independent journalist Cam Higby broadcasted live on his show the audio dispatch feed of a Minnesota-based group using the Signal app to coordinate efforts to obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, leading to confrontations and violence. The group was not pleased at having their operational security compromised by being put on-air.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing tensions and confrontations between anti-ICE activist groups and immigration enforcement efforts, with the groups using encrypted communication platforms to coordinate their disruption tactics. It also raises concerns about the safety of journalists covering these volatile situations.

The details

Higby was monitoring the Signal app dispatch feed of a so-called 'rapid response' network in Minnesota that tracks ICE vehicles and summons backup to confront the agents, often leading to assaults and physical altercations. When one of the dispatchers contacted Higby's show, he welcomed them live on-air, exposing their operational security. This led to startled reactions from the group, including one member directing a vulgar comment toward Higby.

  • On February 10, 2026, Higby broadcasted the live Signal dispatch feed on his show.
  • In January 2026, Higby and fellow journalist Nick Sortor survived an attack by a mob of anti-ICE rioters.
  • On February 2, 2026, a Daily Caller News Foundation reporter was assaulted by anti-ICE rioters near a makeshift roadblock in Minneapolis.

The players

Cam Higby

An independent journalist who broadcasted the live Signal dispatch feed of an anti-ICE group on his show.

Alex Pretti

A person who was fatally shot during a confrontation involving an 'rapid-response' to ICE operations.

Renee Nicole Good

A person who was fatally shot during a confrontation involving an 'rapid-response' to ICE operations.

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What they’re saying

“You are definitely experiencing OPSEC issues”

— Cam Higby, Independent Journalist

“Are we having an OPSEC problem, dispatch?”

— Anti-ICE Network Member

What’s next

The anti-ICE rioters have continued to direct violence against counter-protesters who support immigration enforcement operations. Authorities are investigating the confrontations and assaults to determine if any charges will be filed.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing tensions and confrontations between anti-ICE activist groups and immigration enforcement efforts, with the groups using encrypted communication platforms to coordinate their disruptive tactics. It also raises concerns about the safety of journalists covering these volatile situations.