Minnesota Charges ICE Agent With Felony

Agent allegedly pointed gun at motorists while driving on the shoulder

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:25am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun trigger and grip, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the serious and investigative nature of the charges against the federal agent.A federal immigration agent's alleged misconduct during a crackdown in Minnesota has led to state felony charges, exposing tensions between local and federal authorities.Minneapolis Today

A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with a state felony in Minnesota for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in a car after trying to pass them on the shoulder of a highway in an unmarked vehicle. The case marks an unusual move of state-level charges against a federal agent for actions taken on duty, as local prosecutors investigate a broader crackdown by ICE agents that has frequently pitted them against residents.

Why it matters

The charges against the ICE agent highlight growing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities, with state and local officials seeking to hold federal agents accountable for alleged misconduct. The case also comes amid broader investigations into a recent ICE enforcement operation in the Twin Cities that has led to several use-of-force incidents involving federal agents.

The details

Prosecutors in Minneapolis on Thursday charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, with assault, alleging he pointed a gun at two people in a car after trying to pass them on the shoulder of a highway. Morgan later told state investigators he feared for his safety after being cut off. However, prosecutors said the people in the other vehicle were not part of any activist efforts and were simply on their way to go shopping when the incident occurred.

  • On April 17, 2026, prosecutors in Minneapolis charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with a state felony.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

A 35-year-old Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged with a state felony for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in a car while driving on the shoulder of a highway in Minnesota.

Moriarty

The Minneapolis prosecutor who filed the charges against the ICE agent, stating that her office was able to do so because ICE cooperated with the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold federal agents accountable when they engage in misconduct, even if it occurs while on duty.”

— Moriarty, Minneapolis Prosecutor

What’s next

Prosecutors are reviewing several other use-of-force incidents involving federal agents during a recent ICE enforcement operation in the Twin Cities, and have filed a lawsuit demanding agencies turn over evidence in three shootings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities, with state and local officials seeking to hold ICE agents accountable for alleged misconduct. It also underscores the challenges of balancing federal authority and local oversight when it comes to immigration enforcement.