Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKatie HawkinsonTuesday 16 June 2026 21:35 BSTFederal prosecutors charge 'antifa' members over anti-ICE protests in MinnesotaFederal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged 15 individuals, allegedly tied to "antifa groups," with "conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers" and other offenses.U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen stated the charges stem from alleged efforts by Minneapolis-based antifa groups to "violently oppose" federal law enforcement and interfere with immigration operations.The defendants, linked to Direct Action Minnesota, are accused of using "hard and soft blockades" against federal law enforcement during anti-ICE protests on January 23 and March 1.Rosen clarified that the charges are for the defendants' actions, not their speech, alleging a conspiracy to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement through force.Progressive group Minnesota 50501 criticized the indictments, contrasting them with the lack of charges for federal agents involved in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a related immigration crackdown.In fullFederal prosecutors charge 15 ‘antifa’ members over anti-ICE protests in MinnesotaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in