Minneapolis, MN – A self-identified Antifa member accused of calling for the murder and violent assault of federal immigration officers is now facing federal charges in a case that reached directly into Michigan, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Federal authorities announced Thursday that Kyle Wagner, 37, of Minneapolis, was arrested on charges of cyberstalking and threatening communications after allegedly issuing repeated violent threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and encouraging armed confrontations during anti-ICE activity in Minnesota.
The charges were filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan, after investigators determined Wagner’s conduct crossed state lines and included the doxxing of a Michigan family.
On January 8, 2026, Wagner posted a video directly threatening ICE agents by stating, “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 following day, Wagner posted about the “constant harassment of ICE” and said that “we need to continue that, but we also need to cripple them.” Wagner then advocated for physical confrontation, stating, “Anywhere we have an opportunity to get our hands on them, we need to put our hands on them.”
Wagner also urged others to “hunt” ICE, including those who are “armed” to “fight [ICE]. This is kill or be killed.” He described agitators’ “goal [ ] to unmask and identify [ICE] agents – stop their ability to arrest individuals through group resistance.” On January 10, 2026, Wagner asserted that “we are at f—– war” and stated, “So, either we’re going to win, or I will die in this process.” On January 13, 2026, Wagner praised the success of the agitators’ anti-ICE efforts, stating, “This is where ICE has come to die” and then threatened ICE agents, “We want to know who they are. We will identify every single one of them and we will prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. If it has to be done at the barrel of a gun, then let us have a little f—— fun.”
On January 24, 2026, Wagner stated that he was “not talking about peaceful protests anymore.” And urged violence against federal officers: “Get your f—– guns and stop these f—— people.” Wagner also reposted a video where he passed out gas masks and shields to agitators.
The Michigan connection emerged on January 29, 2026, when Wagner allegedly used Instagram to publish the personal identifying information of a pro-ICE individual tied to Oak Park, Michigan, including an address, phone number, and birth details. Investigators say Wagner later admitted the address belonged to the victim’s parents, bringing the case squarely into federal jurisdiction in Michigan.
“This man allegedly doxxed and called for the murder of law enforcement officers, encouraged bloodshed in the streets, and proudly claimed affiliation with the terrorist organization Antifa before going on the run,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Today’s arrest illustrates that you cannot run, you cannot hide, and you cannot evade our federal agents: If you come for law enforcement, the Trump Administration will come for you.”
“We know that a ‘worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.’ And Wagner’s alleged actions were an attempt to spread fire into our peaceful community. That is not going to happen,” said U.S. Attorney Gorgon.
Prosecutors are expected to seek a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks.
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