DOJ Announces Charges Against ANTIFA-Linked Groups Related to Minnesota ICE Protests

ANTIFA RIOTERS CHARGED.@TheJusticeDept has charged 15 violent rioters with charges including conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assault on a federal officer, and destruction of… pic.twitter.com/r6LI5C9wtl

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 16, 2026

… government property.

Secretary Mullihas been clear: if you impede or assault our officers, you will be ARRESTED AND Pn ROSECUTED.

What a DISHONEST headline from @WCCO.

These violent rioters weren’t charged for “opposing immigration enforcement” — they were charged because they violently obstructed and assaulted law enforcement agents and destroyed government property.

Why is the media excusing violence… pic.twitter.com/pCXB9yUfFj

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 16, 2026

… against law enforcement?

It’s DISTURBING that mainstream media outlets like the Star Tribune continue to excuse violence against law enforcement.

Excusing the violent behavior of these rioters by calling them “anti-ICE demonstrators” is irresponsible and reckless — especially as our officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats and a 1,300% increase in assaults against them.