Prosecutors in Hennepin County, Minnesota, have charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with assault after he allegedly pointed a firearm at two individuals in a moving vehicle on a Minneapolis highway in February. County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that this may be the first case in Minnesota where an ICE officer has faced criminal charges tied to enforcement actions during the immigration crackdown earlier this year. The officer, identified as 35-year-old Gregory Donnell Morgan, now faces two counts of second-degree assault, with a nationwide warrant issued for his arrest.
According to prosecutors, the incident occurred when Morgan attempted to bypass slower traffic by driving along the shoulder of a highway in the Twin Cities area. The victims’ vehicle reportedly moved briefly to slow him down, after which Morgan accelerated and pulled alongside them. Authorities allege that he then rolled down his window and pointed his duty weapon directly at the occupants while continuing to drive illegally on the shoulder. In his defense, Morgan claimed he feared for his safety and that of others when he drew his weapon.
The case unfolds amid heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies under Donald Trump, with ICE operations facing increasing scrutiny. Advocacy groups argue that recent crackdowns have raised concerns over civil rights and public safety, particularly following earlier violent incidents in Minnesota. Meanwhile, federal agencies including ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have yet to comment on the charges, as the legal proceedings against Morgan move forward.
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