ICE Agent Charged with Assault in Minnesota

Prosecutors allege the officer pointed a gun at two people in another vehicle on a highway near Minneapolis.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun with a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aggressive tactics used by an ICE agent during a confrontation with civilians.A harsh, close-up image of a law enforcement weapon highlights the escalating tensions between ICE and immigrant communities.Minneapolis Today

Prosecutors in Minnesota's Hennepin County have charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with two counts of second-degree assault for allegedly pointing his gun at two people in another vehicle along a highway in the Twin Cities area in February. The officer, identified as 35-year-old Gregory Donnell Morgan, has an active nationwide warrant for his arrest.

Why it matters

This is believed to be the first time charges have been brought against an ICE officer over actions related to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities, as well as concerns over the conduct of ICE agents during enforcement actions.

The details

According to prosecutors, Morgan allegedly attempted to bypass slower traffic when the victims' vehicle 'briefly moved into the shoulder to slow him down.' Morgan then sped up, pulled alongside the other vehicle, and 'opened his (vehicle's) window, and pointed his duty weapon directly at both victims in the other vehicle while continuing to drive illegally on the shoulder.' Morgan claimed he 'feared for his safety and the safety of others' when he drew his gun.

  • The incident occurred in February 2026 on a highway in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.
  • Prosecutors announced the charges against Morgan on April 16, 2026.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan

A 35-year-old U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault for allegedly pointing his gun at two people in another vehicle on a Minnesota highway.

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County Attorney who said the charges against Morgan are believed to be the first brought against an ICE officer over actions related to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that has been at the center of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, triggering protests in targeted cities.

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What they’re saying

“He then 'opened his (vehicle's) window, and pointed his duty weapon directly at both victims in the other vehicle while continuing to drive illegally on the shoulder,'”

— Prosecutors

“Morgan said 'he feared for his safety and the safety of others,' when he drew his gun,”

— Gregory Donnell Morgan, ICE Agent

What’s next

An active nationwide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gregory Donnell Morgan. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is expected to provide further updates on the case as it progresses through the legal system.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities, as well as concerns over the conduct of ICE agents during enforcement actions. The charges against Morgan represent a rare instance of an ICE officer facing criminal prosecution, which could have broader implications for the agency's practices and accountability.