An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault for allegedly pointing his service weapon at civilians while driving on a Minneapolis highway in February.

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday by Hennepin County prosecutors in connection with the February 5 incident on Minnesota State Highway 62. An arrest warrant has been issued for Morgan, who faces up to seven years in prison on each felony count.

According to charging documents, Morgan was driving a rented, unmarked SUV on the highway shoulder with his partner when traffic caused delays as they headed to the federal building to end their shift. When another vehicle moved into the shoulder lane, apparently attempting to slow Morgan's vehicle, Morgan later pulled alongside the car and pointed his service weapon at the occupants. Court documents state that Morgan told a Minnesota State Patrol officer he drew his firearm and yelled "Police Stop," but the victims could not hear him because their windows were up.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she believes this is the first criminal case brought against a federal immigration officer involved in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations. Moriarty stated that Morgan's actions were beyond the scope of federal officers' authority and emphasized that there is no absolute immunity for federal agents who violate state law.

The incident occurred during what the Department of Homeland Security called its "largest immigration enforcement operation ever," which deployed approximately 3,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area from December through February. The operation resulted in thousands of arrests and sparked significant controversy, including mass protests and two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has previously warned that the Justice Department could investigate state or local officials who arrest federal agents performing official duties. However, Moriarty said she is not concerned about potential federal blowback and that her office's goal is to hold accountable anyone who violates Minnesota state laws.