14 Minnesota anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to federal charges

By: Michelle Griffith, Ria Gupta

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Fourteen Minnesota anti-ICE protesters pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging they engaged in a conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents in Minneapolis during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown earlier this year.

Four of the defendants are facing additional charges, including interstate stalking, assault on a federal officer and destruction of federal property. Federal prosecutors earlier this month charged 15 protesters alleging they were members of a group called “Direct Action Minnesota” or …

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