The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota announced on June 16, 2026, that 15 individuals associated with the Antifa group have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to obstruct federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. Of the suspects, 12 are currently in custody. They face charges including conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, as detailed in a 94-page criminal complaint.
Federal prosecutors allege that the suspects participated in a conspiracy to obstruct the operations of federal immigration enforcement officers, including those from ICE, using intimidation and threats. The group, identified as the Direct Action Minnesota Network (DAMN), is accused of coordinating activities against federal immigration officers, such as organizing street blockades and surveilling federal vehicles.
Isaac Sant is described as a ringleader, allegedly organizing meetings and maintaining a database of federal immigration vehicles. He is charged with interstate stalking for following a federal officer from Minneapolis to Hudson, Wisconsin. Another suspect, William Morgan, faces multiple charges, including interstate stalking and assaulting a federal agent. Natasha Rakotz is charged with assault resulting in bodily injury for allegedly striking a federal agent with her vehicle.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Roden stated that the charges reflect a federal effort to address organized behavior that disrupts federal law enforcement. He emphasized that the defendants are not being prosecuted for their speech but for their alleged criminal actions. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Michael McCarthy reiterated the importance of distinguishing between peaceful protest and unlawful actions.