DHS Agents Infiltrated Anti-ICE Protests, Posing as Citizens

Newly disclosed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) records reveal that undercover federal agents infiltrated groups opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdowns in Minnesota. These agents posed as concerned community members, joining online communication channels and attending community meetings.

One agent, using the username "peanutbutterjelly" in Signal chats, actively participated in discussions about protest plans. The agent documented these conversations by taking screenshots and even offered assistance with fundraising and volunteer recruitment efforts. These actions, detailed in federal court documents reviewed by The Guardian, highlight a strategy of surveillance targeting individuals and groups expressing opposition to federal immigration enforcement policies.