Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown (opens in new tab)

Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas at protesters after a shooting Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)2026-06-16T16:44:57Z Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding the Trump administration’s in Minnesota earlier this year, accusing them of coordinating efforts to block arrests and deportations as part of a conspiracy against the U.S. government. The monthslong investigation focused on members and associates of “Direct Action Minnesota,” a left-w...