US government extensively spied on anti-ICE protesters and leftwing groups, records reveal
Summary
New government records reveal that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spied on leftwing groups and protesters who opposed immigration enforcement in Minnesota. The spying included undercover agents attending meetings, monitoring online chats, and gathering financial information about unions and nonprofit organizations. This operation was part of a government investigation linked to protests during President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts.Key Facts
- DHS conducted an operation called “Operation Puppet Master” to identify organizers opposing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- The spying targeted activists, protesters, and mainstream progressive groups in Minnesota and New York.
- Internal reports show undercover agents attended meetings and infiltrated private online group chats on Signal.
- DHS obtained financial records of major unions and left-leaning nonprofits to investigate “domestic terrorist financing.”
- The Department of Justice charged 15 Minneapolis protesters with conspiracy to obstruct immigration officers.
- Several major organizations, including AFL-CIO, SEIU, Democratic Socialists of America, and Showing Up for Racial Justice, were linked to the investigation but have not been charged.
- The operation followed President Trump's executive order declaring “antifa” a domestic terrorist group connected to protests against ICE.
- Civil rights groups are concerned the government is criminalizing legal protest activities under the label of terrorism.
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