ICE agent accused of assault for pulling gun on 2 people on highway, charges say
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. was charged with two counts of second-degree assault for pulling a gun.
How This Affects You
This incident highlights concerns about the conduct and accountability of federal agents in interactions with civilians.
AI Summary
ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault. The charges relate to a February 5 incident where Morgan allegedly pulled a gun on two individuals on a highway. This action led to his formal accusation of assault. As an ICE agent, his alleged conduct raises questions about law enforcement accountability.
Source Coverage Map
12 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
ICE agent charged with assault for allegedly pointing gun during Minneapolis incident - The Washington Post
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway - Politico
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Immigration & Border Policy
Tracking US immigration enforcement, border security operations, policy changes, legal challenges, and the human impact of immigration decisions on families, communities, and the broader American workforce.
Civil Rights & Justice
Following developments in civil rights, criminal justice reform, voting rights, Supreme Court decisions, policing accountability, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice across American institutions.
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
Government TransparencyICE agent faces assault charges for Minnesota incident
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Government TransparencyMan shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting a federal officer with his car - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQbzVNVnhicFdpOXVRbXNoNl9zbXFHdlpHSnhrcmx4RmZ5cUc5azlaaXRlbktySGNmb0M4ZDBfUTBMUldDaWZnTlR6UUVhcEhZQV9Rb3hfcVBZMktoaEFoUlRXY2JwTEtZMHd6UXJ4YWtsYThfdmRnemJnUXlWN0ZPcXJVQWJaaVVKY0ZjOW0tZ0RmMGVkZHpjU01VVnhvdFdMOURmbm5R?oc=5" target="_blank">Man shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting a federal officer with his car</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
National SecuritySuspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new charges
<p>Brain Cole Jr, accused of planting the devices near the RNC and DNC buildings in DC, faces two more felony counts</p><p>The individual accused of placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of both the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/republicans">Republican</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/democrats">Democratic</a> national committees on the night before the January 6 Capitol attack is now facing two more felony counts, as detailed in a newly released <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72099987/64/united-states-v-cole/">indictment</a> on Wednesday.</p><p>Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/virginia">Virginia</a>, had previously been arrested in December and charged with transporting and positioning two improvised explosive devices outside the DNC and RNC buildings. The updated indictment introduces charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and carrying out an act of terrorism while ...
Government TransparencyProsecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota - The New York Times
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPbmNwWGIwcFNrcHhKMU1obEZWY0dRMkVFUVFEdS1ackl1YkczWEdob1lFTjNTdlZucktfeXEzdHczdjN0UFdWNGtxWTdGTHZGVXFNODFWTmFsWFhvU3NqM1U4cHlLVzFlYmRvNk82RHRwYzNDbzdyb0x1RENvb0FSWWhhR3BBcVNJUEhhdTZHdGNwY1U?oc=5" target="_blank">Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">The New York Times</font><strong><a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2ltalBuekVCSG9oaEpFeU8zY0x5Z0FQAQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full Coverage on Google News</a></strong>
CorporateMan accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNcEtBMGxPbnh2MkhkM2tnSGZHdzh3WlU5MklLeUpmdkpJaDZfb29mZ2ZoSHZxV0NHUEhodVBOUXlzbEdPcWRpV0dhWmpBTHZnMHhQY2tobkpHNjNxTWlOazNvaldTeVM1aVBJNTRwVXdjTDFrTTdVS1J2eEtrVGpnSDVpd2ZTZlJPODRZb1V0SHdtbEJz?oc=5" target="_blank">Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
National SecurityThree charged with arson on Persian media offices
Three people are charged over an attempted arson attack at the offices of a Persian language media.
ICE’s hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows
<p>Patchy employment records, bankruptcies and allegations of wrongdoing blemish the records of several new recruits</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campaign=BN22326&utm_content=signup&utm_term=standfirst&utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>Rapid recruitment and expansion by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ice-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement">ICE</a>) has led to an influx of employees with questionable qualifications, an investigation has found.</p><p>The track records of some of the new recruits amid the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration">Trump administration</a>’s mass deportation agenda stand out – and not in a good way.</p> <a hre...
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
What to know about Eric Swalwell’s exit from Congress and the California governor’s race - AP News
Anthony Albanese urges Israel to stop Lebanon attacks that intensified during Middle East ceasefire
Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next
Blanche: Americans should be ‘happy’ about Trump directives to DOJ
California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 - AP News
