Minnesota prosecutors announced second-degree assault charges against an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agent on Thursday, in what they said is the first criminal case against a federal immigration officer involved in President Donald Trump’s immigration campaign in the Twin Cities.
Prosecutors said the federal immigration agent was on duty at the time of the alleged assault. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said at a press conference announcing the charges that she believes it is the first case of its kind across the country.
“Today’s charges reflect an important milestone in our efforts to seek accountability for the harms inflicted on our community during Operation Metro Surge,” Moriarty said. “Our community is still navigating the effects of the federal occupation.”