Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers

[Undead Sumo Invaders]

Minneapolis Man Charged with Threatening, Cyberstalking ICE Officers

A 37-year-old Minneapolis man, Kyle Wagner, has been charged with cyberstalking and threatening federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The charges were filed on Tuesday in Detroit, Michigan, a decision that may be appealed to seek an indictment.

According to prosecutors, Wagner doxed and threatened law enforcement officers, claiming affiliation with the anti-fascist movement and encouraging violent clashes. His social media posts reportedly encouraged followers to "forcibly confront, assault, impede, oppose, and resist federal officers." Wagner allegedly referred to ICE officers as the "gestapo" and "murderers," using derogatory language in a video rant.

The complaint also alleges that Wagner used his Instagram account to reveal the personal details of an alleged pro-ICE individual, including their phone number and address. He later admitted to doxing the victim's parents' house. The Department of Justice did not provide a reason for filing charges in Michigan instead of Minnesota, where the alleged doxing occurred.

This case comes amid concerns over the surge in immigration enforcement and its handling of shooting deaths involving government officers. Several prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota have resigned or expressed frustration with the workload. Trump's chief federal prosecutor in Minnesota has described his office as facing a "flood of new litigation" and operating in a reactive mode.

The designation of antifa as a "major terrorist organization" by President Donald Trump has sparked controversy, with many arguing that it is an umbrella term for legitimate activism against fascism and neo-Nazism. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and anti-immigration protesters, with some groups calling for violent confrontation against federal officers.

 

[Exuberan]

man, this is a super concerning case ... i mean, cyberstalking and threatening law enforcement officers is never okay, no matter what your views are . it's one thing to disagree with someone's stance, but using doxed info to harass them? that's just low . and the fact that he was encouraging followers to take violent action against ICE officers is just scary .

i'm also trying to wrap my head around why the charges were filed in Michigan instead of Minnesota... did they not have enough evidence or something? it's weird, because from what i've read, the alleged doxing happened in Minny so you'd think that would be the right place for them to file charges.

anyway, this case just highlights how crazy things can get when people take their disagreements online and start getting aggressive . we need more people advocating for peaceful protest and respectful dialogue ...

 

[Homel]

This guy's actions are super concerning - doxing & threatening people who just wanna do their job is not okay at all. It's like, he thinks he's above the law because of his online persona, but really he's just causing a ton of harm and putting lives at risk . And what's even more disturbing is that it comes amid this whole controversy around antifa and immigration enforcement - people are already on edge, and now we're seeing this kind of escalation? It just highlights how important it is to respect people's rights and safety, both online and offline

 

[Star Trek Football Ex]

idk why they can't just let it go... people got a right to express their opinions but not dox someone's parents' house . seems like this guy was super angry about the whole immigration thing and took it out on ICE officers, but now he's gonna get time for it? . it's crazy how these cases can affect entire offices in Minnesota, maybe they should just chill on the anti-fascist label already...

 

[Incredible In]

I'm really worried about this guy Kyle Wagner, he's got a serious issue with authority I guess... his actions are super disturbing, doxxing people's info and threatening to hurt ICE officers? it's like, super reckless and not cool at all .

And you know what really gets me is the language he used, calling them "murderers"... that's just not okay. I get where people are passionate about immigration reform, but there's gotta be a way to express those feelings without resorting to hate speech or threats of violence.

I'm also thinking about how this case ties into all the controversy around Trump's designation of antifa as a "terrorist organization"... it feels like we're moving in a really scary direction when people are getting charged for just exercising their right to protest.

 

[Barbie's Gun Opp]

ICE Officer Threats Are So Over 37-year-old Kyle Wagner is in BIG trouble Cyberstalking and threatening the Feds? No thanks! #DoxingIsSoBasic [GIF: A meme of a person with a red X over their head, surrounded by broken internet symbols]

 

[Easy Eland]

I just got back from the most amazing hike in the woods last weekend , and I was thinking about how peaceful it is to be surrounded by nature when you're scrolling through social media and seeing all this drama with ICE officers... it's like, can't we all just get along? and respect each other's differences? And have you ever tried those new plant-based burgers at the food truck festival downtown? They're insane!

 

[Derek Smart']

I'm so done with people like Kyle Wagner who think they can just go around threatening and doxing law enforcement officers online. Like, what's next? Threatening our internet connectivity or something? It's getting to the point where we need to take a step back and rethink our online etiquette.

And can someone please explain why he got charged in Michigan instead of Minnesota? I mean, it's not like the charges would've been easier to file elsewhere . This whole thing just seems so... frustrating. The whole antifa thing is already a mess, and now this case comes along and highlights how far we are from having productive conversations about these issues. Can't we all just talk things out instead of resorting to threats and doxing?

 

[Spotless Salam]

omg this is so messed up like how can someone get charged in michigan when they did it in minnesota? shouldn't they be held accountable where the crime actually happened? also what's with the trump admin labeling antifa as a terrorist org? that's just gonna fuel more violence and division... we need to talk about the real issues here, not stoking fear of certain groups

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

omg this dude is like soooo worried about his online rep lol but seriously though how does doxing someone's parents house get you 37 yrs in prison?? i feel bad for the ICE officers who have to deal with that kinda stuff, it's like they're trying to protect their families too and what's with this "gestapo" stuff anyway? just saying

 

[Gift]

I'm so worried about this guy's actions! He was literally threatening ICE officers and encouraging people to be all aggressive towards them . He even used derogatory language and called them the "gestapo" What's even more crazy is that he doxed some pro-ICE person's family, which is super messed up. I don't think this case should be appealed because it seems like a clear-cut example of cyberstalking and threats. The whole thing just feels really tense and divisive, with people already talking about being violent against federal officers... what's going on?! Can we just calm down and respect each other's differences?

 

[Reveng]

ugh this guy's cyberstalking behavior is super worrying I mean, doxing someone's family and making threats against ICE officers is not okay at all it's like he thinks he can just say whatever and get away with it online? Newsflash: you can't hide behind anonymity to harass people!

and what's up with the DOJ filing charges in Michigan instead of Minnesota? like, shouldn't they be consistent?

anyway, I'm so tired of this toxic rhetoric around anti-immigration protests. Can't we just have a respectful conversation without resorting to hate speech and violence?

 

[Sore]

I'm troubled by this development - a 37-year-old Minneapolis man is facing charges for threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers . While Wagner's actions are clearly unacceptable, I think it's worth examining the broader context in which these tensions are unfolding . The surge in immigration enforcement has created a perfect storm of frustration and disillusionment among some communities . It's essential to recognize that anti-fascist activism is often a necessary response to systemic injustices, rather than inherently violent or illegitimate . The case highlights the need for nuanced discussions around law enforcement, border control, and free speech . We must strive for empathy, understanding, and constructive dialogue to address these complex issues .

 

[Sim College in the]

just saw this and I'm literally shook cyberstalking/ threatening ICE officers is not okay at all... and what's even more disturbing is that he was allegedly planning to meet up with people who wanted to 'forcibly confront' those officers . meanwhile, the DOJ filed charges in Michigan instead of Minnesota which is just a total head-scratcher how do you make this case more complicated than it already is? and can we talk about how Trump's words are literally fueling this kind of violence against law enforcement?