1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

**Demand Investigation Into ICE Disguise Tactics in Minnesota** I am writing to demand immediate congressional investigation into reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using disguise tactics in Minnesota that violate constitutional protections and threaten public safety for all residents. According to reports circulating in Minneapolis communities as of January 24, 2026, ICE agents have abandoned standard identification protocols and are now disguising themselves as maintenance workers, construction workers, student drivers, and Uber drivers. They are reportedly wearing civilian clothing purchased from retailers like REI and North Face, including colorful buffs and puffy jackets, specifically to blend into the general population. Similar tactics have been reported in Oregon, where agents dressed as utility workers. These deceptive practices create dangerous precedents that extend far beyond immigration enforcement. When federal agents operate in disguise without clear identification, they become indistinguishable from criminals impersonating law enforcement, putting every resident at risk. Citizens cannot verify the legitimacy of anyone claiming authority, creating opportunities for human traffickers and other criminals to exploit the same tactics. This erosion of transparent law enforcement threatens the safety of all constituents, regardless of immigration status. The use of psychological manipulation and disguise tactics by federal agents operating domestically recalls the constitutional violations of COINTELPRO and represents a dangerous expansion of executive power. When enforcement agencies abandon accountability measures like uniforms and proper identification, they operate outside the checks and balances essential to democratic governance. If Congress permits these tactics to continue unchallenged, it establishes precedent for increasingly authoritarian federal operations that could eventually target any population, including elected officials themselves. I urge you to immediately demand that the Department of Homeland Security provide a full accounting of these tactics, require ICE agents to maintain clear identification during all operations, and hold hearings on constitutional violations occurring in Minnesota. The safety and civil liberties of your constituents depend on swift congressional action to restore accountability to federal law enforcement. Tonight, Timothy Snyder is warning “Amidst the horror of the killing of Alex Pretti, we must be clear-eyed about the logic of the U.S. government — the same logic from the 1930s, Nazi Germany, and totalitarian regimes across the world. This logic must inform all of our actions.” Stay strong. You’re deeply appreciated back home. Thanks.