Chicago cops aided HSI in spying on Minnesota anti-ICE activists
Newly released documents show Chicago-area law enforcement officers assisted Homeland Security Investigations in an undercover probe of Minneapolis mutual aid networks last spring.
Joint task force composition
An April report by ICE's investigations wing details a joint task force consisting of 14 law enforcement officers. This group included six local police officers and eight HSI agents based in Chicago. The operation focused on surveillance of an April 2 talk involving self-described anarchists in Minnesota.
Surveillance methods used
The task force employed two undercover agents alongside unspecified electronic surveillance and audio recordings. Officers also utilized license-plate-reader data and cameras from Chicago's CCTV network to identify attendees. These tools helped build connections between the event participants and other anti-ICE protesters.
Defense team disclosure
The document was released by the defense team representing 15 Minnesota activists facing federal felony charges. Critics argue this cooperation crosses a line into political repression during the ongoing Operation Metro Surge investigation. The report exposes close collaboration between local police, sheriffs, and federal agents on the prosecution.
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