Hennepin County DA Issues Arrest Warrant for ICE Agent

Tensions escalate as local prosecutor charges federal law enforcement officer for on-duty actions.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:49am

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A fractured, abstract painting composed of overlapping geometric shapes and waves of dark blue, grey, and red tones, representing the tension and conflict surrounding the arrest warrant issued against an ICE agent.The arrest warrant issued by the Hennepin County DA against an ICE agent reflects the escalating tensions between local and federal law enforcement authorities.Minneapolis Today

Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty has issued an arrest warrant for a 35-year-old ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., charging him with two felony counts of second-degree assault for actions he allegedly committed while on duty. Moriarty, the first LGBTQ person to hold the DA role, delivered a stern press conference where she stated the warrant allows law enforcement to arrest Morgan anywhere in the country.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing tensions between local and federal law enforcement, with some prosecutors taking aggressive actions against federal agents. It raises questions about the limits of state and local authority, the supremacy of federal law, and the potential for escalating conflicts between different levels of government.

The details

According to reports, the incident occurred in February when two ICE agents were driving on the shoulder of a Minneapolis highway in an unmarked SUV at high speed. A driver allegedly cut them off, angering the agents. The agents then pulled up alongside the other vehicle, where Morgan is accused of pointing his gun at the occupants, a woman and a man. The pair in the car took a photo of the agents' license plate, called 911, and local authorities later questioned the agents in a parking lot. The agents said they assumed they were being harassed because they were ICE agents, and that this had been a daily occurrence for them.

  • In February, the alleged incident involving the ICE agents occurred on a Minneapolis highway.
  • On April 16, 2026, Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty issued the arrest warrant for ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

The players

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County District Attorney, who is the first LGBTQ person to hold the role.

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

A 35-year-old ICE agent charged with two felony counts of second-degree assault for actions he allegedly committed while on duty.

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What they’re saying

“There is now a warrant for Mr. Morgan's arrest, which allows law enforcement to arrest him anywhere in the country.”

— Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County District Attorney

What’s next

The proper federal response is expected to happen immediately, with the Department of Justice under Attorney General Tactical likely moving to quash the unconstitutional warrants and open an investigation into Moriarty for obstruction of federal law enforcement.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing tensions between local and federal law enforcement, with some prosecutors taking aggressive actions against federal agents. It raises questions about the limits of state and local authority, the supremacy of federal law, and the potential for escalating conflicts between different levels of government.