Minneapolis resident and self-proclaimed Antifa member Kyle Wagner was arrested on federal charges, including cyberstalking and making threatening communications, as per a statement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. The 37-year-old stands accused of advocating violence against ICE officers online. An initial court appearance is slated for today following the charges.
Wagner allegedly used Facebook and Instagram to ramp up anti‑ICE rhetoric and mobilize followers against federal agents, according to the criminal complaint. Prosecutors say he posted a video on January 8 threatening ICE officers: “I’ve already bled for this city, I’ve already fought for this city, this is nothing new, we’re ready this time, ICE we’re f---ing coming for you.” The complaint also includes instances of doxing and calls for physical confrontation, as noted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The situation escalated when, on January 29, Wagner doxxed an individual who supports ICE, as cited by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. The victim's personal information, such as a phone number, birth date, and address were posted online, a stark move that Wagner later admitted targeted the victim's parents' residence.
Wagner's arrest is part of Operation Take Back America, a DOJ-led initiative that focuses on the interdiction of illegal immigration, dismantling cartels, and curbing violent crime. Charged with inciting violence and doxxing, Wagner now faces the legal repercussions of his actions. Keeping in mind that a complaint is merely a charge and yet to be proven in court, Wagner retains the presumption of innocence until otherwise demonstrated via due legal process. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned Antifa's influence and said that after all, this is what Antifa is about, lawlessness and violence.
Wagner faces federal charges of inciting violence and doxxing after posting threats against ICE officers. The case is being closely monitored as it moves through the courts.
