Federal Agents Conducted Undercover Surveillance on Minneapolis Progressive Groups
Court documents reveal that federal agents conducted an undercover surveillance operation, dubbed Operation Puppet Master, in Minneapolis targeting progressive organizations and labor unions. The operation, which involved infiltrating meetings and monitoring activist groups, was reportedly aimed at those protesting immigration…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 14, 2026 —
Federal agents conducted an undercover surveillance operation in Minneapolis targeting progressive organizations and labor unions, according to court documents. The operation, identified as Operation Puppet Master, involved infiltrating meetings and monitoring activist groups, reportedly focusing on individuals protesting immigration crackdowns.
The disclosure of this surveillance came in connection with a defense motion seeking additional information in a case involving 15 individuals charged with impeding federal immigration enforcement. The specifics of the surveillance methods and the full scope of Operation Puppet Master were not detailed in the provided information.
The court documents indicate that the operation was active and involved federal agents actively observing and gathering information on the targeted groups. The motivation behind the surveillance was reportedly linked to the groups’ activities in protesting federal immigration policies.
The defense team has filed a motion requesting further details regarding the surveillance, suggesting that the information is crucial for their clients’ defense in the ongoing case. The charges against the 15 individuals stem from alleged actions that obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Further details regarding the duration of Operation Puppet Master, the specific organizations or individuals under surveillance, and the exact nature of the intelligence gathered were not immediately available. The court’s proceedings are expected to shed more light on the extent and legality of the federal operation.
Story summarized from the original created by By Tim Sullivan and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, AP on www.minnpost.com, see more information here.
