8,000 Percent Increase In Violence

Conservative journalist Cam Higby claims to have infiltrated encrypted Signal group chats where Minneapolis activists allegedly coordinate to dox, track, and obstruct ICE agents, raising alarming questions about leftist networks endangering federal law enforcement officers during Trump’s renewed immigration crackdown.

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Higby exposed Signal chats allegedly used by Minneapolis activists to track and dox ICE agents conducting immigration enforcement operations.
DHS reports a 1,300% increase in assaults on ICE agents, 3,200% rise in vehicular attacks, and 8,000% surge in death threats amid intensified operations.
Influencer Brian Krassenstein accused White House of AI-editing protest photos, drawing attention to his potential connection with activist networks.
Groups allegedly create and delete new Signal chats daily to evade detection while coordinating physical obstruction of federal agents.

Activist Networks Target Federal Agents Through Encrypted Chats

Conservative journalist Cam Higby published an explosive X thread on January 25, 2026, revealing what he claims is infiltration of multiple Signal group chats operating in Minneapolis. According to Higby’s posts featuring screenshots and videos, these encrypted groups coordinate activities to track, dox, and physically impede ICE and Border Patrol agents conducting enforcement operations. The chats allegedly divide Minneapolis into zones, with members sharing real-time locations of federal agents and dispatching protesters to interfere with lawful arrests. Hindustan Times reported on Higby’s claims but noted it could not independently verify the allegations, highlighting the unconfirmed nature of this exposé.

Federal Officers Face Unprecedented Threats Under Renewed Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security reports staggering increases in violence against immigration enforcement personnel coinciding with President Trump’s reversal of Biden-era restrictions on ICE operations. DHS documented a 1,300% rise in physical assaults, 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, and 8,000% surge in death threats targeting agents since enforcement intensified in early 2025. The agency specifically blamed inflammatory rhetoric from politicians like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for fueling hostility toward federal officers. This dangerous environment emerged after Trump eliminated Biden administration policies that limited ICE courthouse detentions, restoring agents’ authority to conduct arrests in previously restricted locations throughout sanctuary jurisdictions like Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Signal’s Security Vulnerabilities Expose Coordination Tactics

While activists rely on Signal’s end-to-end encryption for operational security, recent incidents demonstrate the platform’s weaknesses. The FBI accessed a New York City courtwatch Signal chat in August 2025 through a “sensitive source,” labeling participants as “anarchist violent extremists” planning courtroom infiltration to monitor ICE activities. Separately, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a Trump administration Signal chat discussing Yemen military strikes, exposing high-level communications involving officials like Pete Hegseth and JD Vance. Higby’s alleged infiltration of Minneapolis groups represents another breach, revealing how activists purportedly coordinate obstruction efforts while attempting to maintain anonymity. The groups reportedly dissolve and recreate chats daily to avoid detection, demonstrating sophisticated operational security measures.

Krassenstein Connection Raises Questions About Influencer Involvement

Liberal influencer Brian Krassenstein drew scrutiny after posting accusations on January 22, 2026, claiming the White House used artificial intelligence to manipulate photos of protester Nekima Levy Armstrong during a St. Paul church arrest, allegedly making her appear “crying and ugly.” While no direct evidence confirms Krassenstein’s participation in the Signal chats Higby exposed, the timing and nature of his inflammatory posts defending protesters raised conservative eyebrows about potential coordination between high-profile leftist voices and on-the-ground activist networks. This pattern reflects a broader concern among law enforcement advocates that influential figures amplify narratives supporting obstruction of lawful federal operations while immigrant communities and federal agents both face escalating dangers in sanctuary jurisdictions resisting constitutional enforcement.

Constitutional Implications of Coordinated Federal Obstruction

The alleged coordination to physically impede federal law enforcement represents a direct challenge to constitutional governance and the rule of law. When activists move beyond legal observation—such as courtwatching to document ICE activities—into doxxing agents and dispatching groups to obstruct arrests, they undermine federal authority to enforce immigration statutes passed by Congress. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander defended courtwatching as “legal and non-violent,” distinguishing peaceful monitoring from the aggressive tactics Higby described. However, the dramatic surge in assaults and threats against agents suggests some networks have crossed from transparency advocacy into dangerous interference. This erosion of respect for federal officers executing lawful duties threatens both agent safety and the orderly administration of justice, core principles conservatives recognize as essential to maintaining a functioning republic.