The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota revealed on Tuesday that 15 individuals associated with Antifa have been indicted for their suspected involvement in a scheme to hinder federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis earlier this year.
A comprehensive 94-page criminal complaint notes that 12 of these individuals are currently in custody, charged with conspiracy to obstruct or harm a federal officer, with some facing additional charges. Prosecutors assert that the defendants conspired to disrupt the work of federal immigration enforcement agents, including those from ICE, using tactics like violence and intimidation.
These individuals are thought to be part of the Antifa Cell Direct Action Minnesota Network (DAMN), a radical far-left organization accused of orchestrating actions against federal immigration officials.
Authorities claim that the group utilized Signal Chat to coordinate various rapid response operations, which included blocking streets, tracking federal vehicles, and monitoring the ICE field office in Whippleville. The goal was to impede immigration officials in their duties.
DAMN reportedly acted as a central hub for its members, enabling them to exchange information, strategize actions, recruit volunteers, and assign roles.
Here’s a rundown of the suspects and their charges:
- Isaac Orman Sant – Conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, interstate stalking.
- Emmett James Doyle – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal personnel.
- Cameron Kennedy – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal personnel.
- Callum Robinette – Conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer.
- Eric Davis – Conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer.
- Kyle Wagner – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, incitement of violence, interstate menacing.
- Hannah Margaret Van de Water Davis – Conspiracy to impede or damage a federal agency.
- Kay Soisson Treasure – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal personnel.
- Nathan Juno Kim – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers.
- Alec Stewart – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal personnel.
- Douglas Mysterek – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal personnel.
- Dustin Scott Beisel – Conspiracy to impede or injure federal personnel.
- William Morgan – Conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, interstate stalking, assault on a federal officer, destruction of government property.
- Natasha Lakotz – Conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, assault causing injury/use of a dangerous weapon against a federal officer.
Isaac Sant, identified as a leader in the conspiracy, allegedly helped arrange meetings for anti-ICE groups, provided protective gear for actions against ICE, and maintained a database of suspected immigration vehicles.
On May 4, Sant reportedly followed a federal immigration officer across the state line, resulting in interstate stalking charges. Similarly, William Morgan is charged with stalking a federal agent and has additional charges for assaulting that officer and damaging federal property.
Nations are now drawing parallels between current events and earlier protests that turned violent. Natasha Lakotz is additionally charged with assaulting a federal officer by hitting them with her vehicle.
Kyle Wagner, who had encouraged his followers to act against federal agents, has been in custody since February. Prosecutors showcased a video that showed him making alarming statements about targeting ICE agents.
The urgency of these actions has led to federal officials, including U.S. Attorney Daniel Rhoden, emphasizing that the arrests were related to alleged criminal activity, not protected speech under the First Amendment.
Rhoden clarified, “Peaceful protest is a protected right and a cornerstone of our democracy. However, when protests devolve into violence and criminal activity, they become illegal and will not be tolerated.” He added that this broader federal effort is aimed at curtailing actions that endanger both law enforcement and the communities they claim to protect.
