ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Minnesota for Pointing Gun at Drivers

An ICE officer has been charged in Minnesota with two counts of second-degree assault for allegedly pointing a firearm at drivers during a February confrontation on a Minneapolis highway, in what prosecutors describe as a first-of-its-kind case against an immigration agent tied to Operation Metro Surge. Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., who was behind the wheel of an unmarked rental SUV, is accused of illegally driving on the shoulder of Highway 62 when a first vehicle briefly moved aside to let him pass. As the other car re-entered traffic, Morgan allegedly accelerated to match the pace and then extended a window to aim the gun directly at both victims, continuing to drive on the shoulder. Local authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest, according to the prosecutor’s office. If convicted, Morgan could face up to 36 months in prison. The charges represent a notable step in seeking accountability for harms inflicted on community members during the controversial surge, which drew national scrutiny for the deployment of hundreds of federal agents to cities for arrests targeting immigrants and protesters. The probe into Morgan’s actions follows a broader context in which the surge was linked to fatal shootings in Minnesota, underscoring questions about the conduct of agents during aggressive enforcement campaigns. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty highlighted the significance of holding an ICE officer accountable for such actions, noting the importance of addressing harms done to residents during enforcement operations. While the investigation continues, officials stress that this case sets a precedent for how law enforcement personnel—federal or local—are expected to behave on public roadways and in the community.

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