Intelligence Brief: Exposing and Dismantling Minnesota’s Anti-ICE Domestic Terrorist Network
Unclassified // For Public Dissemination
Date: January 24, 2026
Prepared by: Parrish for Governor Intelligence Cell, in Support of Operation Shadow Hunt
Distribution: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Federal Law Enforcement Partners, Minnesota State and Local Authorities, and the Public
This brief provides actionable intelligence on a coordinated network of anti-ICE activists operating in Minnesota, with ties to potential criminal activities including obstruction of federal law enforcement, fraud, and racketeering. The network, centered around groups like the “Southside RR Daily” Signal chat and funded by taxpayer-supported foundations, poses a direct threat to public safety and national security. Evidence suggests enablement—and possible direction—by state officials, including Governor Tim Walz, through proxies and inflammatory rhetoric. This document aims to equip law enforcement partners with data for investigations and to inform Minnesotans of the truth behind these operations, which undermine our constitutional republic while diverting public funds.
Executive Summary
Minnesota’s Twin Cities have become a focal point for organized resistance to federal immigration enforcement, escalating into violence amid President Trump’s deportation initiatives. The “Southside RR Daily” Signal group, with nearly 1,000 members, serves as a command center for tracking and disrupting ICE operations, leading to confrontations such as the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good (January 7, 2026) and Alex Jeffrey Pretti (January 24, 2026). This network is sustained by grants from foundations like the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota’s Immigrant Rapid Response Fund, which has raised millions for “immigrant rights” efforts potentially masking fraud and obstruction.
Governor Walz’s public statements, including calls to film ICE agents for “future prosecutions” and accusations of federal “brutality,” have fueled these activities, drawing Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenas for Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged obstruction. Reports indicate far-left groups, including those linked to Walz’s allies, are funding protests to distract from ongoing fraud investigations, such as the $18-19 billion in welfare scams tied to Somali communities.
Federal authorities must prioritize dismantling this syndicate through targeted investigations, asset seizures, and prosecutions under racketeering statutes (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 1961). Minnesotans deserve transparency: these operations loot public resources while endangering communities. Operation Shadow Hunt partners are urged to coordinate for swift action.
Background
Since early January 2026, federal agents have intensified immigration enforcement in Minnesota, arresting over 10,000 individuals amid Trump’s deportation push. This has triggered organized opposition from activist networks, including “rapid response” patrols and Signal-based alert systems designed to monitor and impede ICE activities. The “Southside RR Daily” group exemplifies this: a encrypted chat hub sharing real-time intelligence on agent movements, vehicle sightings, and raid locations, often mobilizing crowds to create standoffs.
These efforts have led to violent escalations, including vehicular assaults on agents (up 3,200% per DHS reports) and shootings. The network overlaps with fraud-prone sectors, such as nonprofit grifts and welfare scams, which have siphoned billions in Minnesota—issues exposed through ongoing investigations. Taxpayer funds, via grants, appear diverted to sustain this resistance, raising concerns of state-enabled domestic terrorism.
Key Players and Network Structure
The network comprises activists, organizers, and pseudonymous operators embedded in nonprofit and community roles. Infiltration data from Operation Shadow Hunt reveals:
• Amanda Koehler: Policy strategist and admin in Southside RR groups; runs Amanda Koehler Consulting, focused on advocacy for progressive causes. Tied to Land Stewardship Project and urban farming networks; Master’s in Advocacy and Political Leadership; former candidate. Active in coalition-building for anti-ICE efforts, including trainings and mobilizations.
• Alex Jeffrey Pretti (Deceased): ICU nurse at Minneapolis VA; armed protester fatally shot January 24, 2026, after resisting agents and assaulting a bystander during a raid in Whittier. Involved in prior protests; carried a 9mm handgun; linked to rapid response tactics. Family portrays him as a “hero,” but footage shows aggressive escalation.
• Other Admins/Operators: Pseudonyms include “Boogie (SSMpls) Dispatch,” “JZ (South MPLS),” “dov (SMpls),” “lore (they/them),” and “SnowFairy-Richfield.” Potential real identities tie to DFL-affiliated organizers in unions, education, and environmental groups (e.g., Erin Murphy, Jennifer Zimmerman).
• Broader Affiliates: Groups like COPAL MN, OutFront MN, and CAIR-MN; individuals such as Patricia Torres Ray (ex-DFL senator) and Gloria Perez (Women’s Foundation).
These actors coordinate via Signal for “community patrols,” which function as interference operations.
Funding Sources and Potential Fraud
The network relies on philanthropic and public funds, raising red flags for misuse:
• Immigrant Rapid Response Fund (Women’s Foundation of Minnesota): Raised $5 million+ for grants supporting alerts, trainings, and bail. Committee includes Ambar Hanson, Maryan Abdinur, Farhiya Abdulkarim, Ramla Bile, Naima Farah, Rabya Hassen, Saanii Hernandez, Elda Macias, Ivette Izea Martinez, Henry Jiménez, Awale Osman, Muneer Karcher-Ramos, Migdalia Loyola Meléndez, Gloria Perez, Sherry Sanchez Tibbetts, Patricia Torres Ray, Sandy Vargas, and Katya Zepeda.
• Other Foundations: Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Minneapolis Foundation, Mortenson Family Foundation, Constellation Fund, United Way. These entities distributed COVID-19 and equity grants, some potentially diverted to protest gear and operations.
• Taxpayer Link: State partnerships with these orgs (e.g., Walz’s COVID-19 collaborations) suggest indirect public funding, overlapping with fraud hotspots like daycare and welfare scams.
Investigate for RICO violations, as funds may support obstruction.
Operational Tactics
• Surveillance and Mobilization: Signal chats share photos/videos of ICE vehicles; patrols disrupt raids with whistles, blockades, and crowds.
• Intimidation and Violence: Assaults on agents, church occupations, mistaken harassment of civilians.
• Media and Legal Cover: Film agents for “accountability”; fundraisers portray actors as victims.
Connections to State Officials
Governor Walz has repeatedly amplified the network:
• Encouraged filming ICE for prosecutions; labeled agents “Gestapo.”
• Mobilized National Guard amid protests; invited Trump to “restore order” post-subpoenas.
• Supported sanctuary policies and immigrant services, partnering with funded groups.
DOJ subpoenas signal federal scrutiny; rhetoric may constitute incitement.
Recommendations
1. Federal Investigations: DOJ/FBI pursue RICO charges; audit foundation grants for fraud.
2. Law Enforcement Coordination: ICE/CBP integrate Shadow Hunt intel for targeted ops; state partners enforce anti-obstruction laws.
3. Public Awareness: Disseminate this brief to expose the network; encourage whistleblowers.
4. Legislative Action: Prohibit state funding to obstructive groups; enhance election integrity to prevent fraud ties.
Contact: Phillip C. Parrish, phillip@parrish4mn.com; Heidi Wanty, heidi@parrish4mn.com; Phone: 1 (612) 460-1717.
Sources available upon request; all data unclassified.
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