This is Insurgency in Minnesota
Segment #763
You now have the possibility of Minnesota elected officials coordinated on Signal chat with anti-ICE officials to obstruct federal law enforcement. Considering the criteria the Dems set with over 1000 J6 “domestic terrorist insurgents, the standard can’t be clearer that many MN activists will be or are under investigation by the DOJ.
In early 2026, reports and investigations into "SignalGate"—a term used by critics to describe alleged encrypted coordination between activists and Minnesota officials—have highlighted a sophisticated network using the Signal messaging app to monitor and impede U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The "SignalGate" Investigation
On January 26, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed on a podcast that the bureau has opened a criminal investigation into Signal group chats used by Minneapolis activists.
The Catalyst: The investigation was sparked after far-right influencer Cam Higby claimed to have "infiltrated" these encrypted groups. He posted screenshots allegedly showing a coordinated system to track ICE vehicles using the SALUTE (Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment) reporting method.
The Allegation: Critics argue these groups aren't just for monitoring but are "paramilitary" infrastructures designed to trap and obstruct federal agents.
The coordination generally falls into three categories: tactical field monitoring, mutual aid logistics, and political/legal support.
1. Tactical Coordination: "ICE Watch"
Protesters use Signal to run decentralized, real-time surveillance of federal agents. This system, often referred to as ICE Watch, operates through several key mechanisms:
SALUTE Reporting: Activists use the military acronym SALUTE (Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, and Equipment) to report sightings of agents to a central dispatcher in the Signal group.
Mobile Patrols: Volunteers in vehicles search for out-of-state license plates or tinted SUVs, feeding photos and plate numbers into the chat to build a database of undercover federal vehicles.
Rapid Response: When an enforcement action is spotted, "dispatchers" on Signal alert the community to "show up" in droves. These "safety patrols" are intended to overwhelm agents through sheer numbers, often filming the agents closely to deter arrests.
A Real America’s Voice newsbreak updates the latest Minneapolis ICE-involved shooting, including a court fight over access to evidence and competing narratives about what the man was holding at the moment he was killed. The update also notes President Trump’s response urging cooperation from Minnesota leadership. Then the Charlie Kirk Show returns with an interview featuring Cam Higbee, who says he infiltrated “rapid response” Signal chats used to identify suspected federal vehicles, run license plates, dispatch people to intersections, and “impede” ICE operations in real time. Higbee describes roles inside the network—motor patrols, stationary spotters, “plate checkers,” and dispatchers—plus the tactics used on scene (following convoys, whistles, blocking, honking). He also claims the network was shut down after exposure and later rebuilt.
2. Alleged Involvement of Elected Officials
The most controversial aspect of these Signal groups is the alleged presence of local and state officials.
The "SignalGate" Leaks: In January 2026, conservative commentators claimed to have infiltrated these groups, sharing screenshots that purportedly showed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and various Minneapolis City Council members as members.
Nature of Participation: While investigators are looking into whether officials actively shared tactical data, much of the documented "coordination" involves officials providing a political and legal shield. This includes encouraging residents to monitor federal agents and publicly supporting "defense funds" that bail out protesters.
Subpoenas: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed the offices of Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an obstruction investigation into whether local government resources were used to interfere with federal law enforcement.
Which Officials are Named?
The focus isn't just on activists; several high-ranking elected officials are currently in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice (DOJ):
Governor Tim Walz & Mayor Jacob Frey: The DOJ has launched an investigation into their offices, alleging they conspired to impede federal agents. President Trump has publicly called for investigations into what he terms "corrupt politicians" in Minnesota.
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan: Conservative commentators claim screenshots show her presence in these chats, though her office has not confirmed this.
City Council Members: Several members of the Minneapolis City Council are suspected of participating in or encouraging the "ICE Watch" groups as a form of community oversight.
3. Mutual Aid and Infrastructure
Beyond tracking, the Signal groups coordinate a support network designed to neutralize the impact of ICE operations:
Logistical Support: The groups coordinate with local "community partners," including minority-owned towing companies that offer free services to retrieve cars abandoned or impounded during ICE arrests.
Safe Havens: Signal is used to alert families at risk, directing them to "sanctuary" locations or providing them with "survival kits" (food, burner phones, and legal contact info) paid for by local defense funds.
Current Status and Legal Fallout
The situation has reached a boiling point following the fatal shootings of residents Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis.
FBI Investigation: FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in late January 2026 that the bureau is investigating the Signal chats for potential RICO (conspiracy) charges, arguing the groups are "paramilitary" organizations designed to assault federal agents.
Official Response: State officials have denied illegal coordination, framing their actions as "civil rights oversight" and a necessary response to what they call an "unconstitutional surge" of federal force in their city.
The reports you're seeing are part of a massive story unfolding in January 2026, often referred to as the new "SignalGate." Following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this month, the city has become the center of a legal and political battle over federal immigration enforcement. Here is the breakdown of how elected officials are reportedly connected to these encrypted Signal groups.
The SIGNALS protester controversy in Minneapolis refers to the ongoing backlash against a network of anti-ICE activists using Signal (the encrypted messaging app) to coordinate resistance against federal immigration enforcement operations in early 2026. In the wake of the Trump administration's large-scale ICE raids and deportations in Minneapolis (a sanctuary city), community groups formed neighborhood "ICE watch" networks. They used Signal group chats to monitor and report suspected ICE agents' locations, share photos/plates for doxxing purposes, and mobilize rapid-response protests to confront or obstruct agents.
Coordination vs. Oversight
The debate centers on the nature of the messages. There is a sharp divide in how this "coordination" is being characterized:
PerspectiveArgumentFederal InvestigatorsArgue the Signal groups constitute a RICO conspiracy to stalk and obstruct federal law enforcement.Local OfficialsFrame their involvement as Civil Rights Oversight, arguing that residents have a First Amendment right to monitor and record agents, especially after the recent civilian deaths.Legal ExpertsNote that while "doxing" or tracking agents isn't necessarily illegal, using local government resources to help residents evade federal warrants could lead to obstruction charges.