by L Richardson
The attack on Nick Sortor in Minneapolis underscores the growing dangers faced by journalists reporting independently on contentious public demonstrations. In this incident, Nick Sortor and Cam Higby attended the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis with the explicit aim of providing firsthand documentation and independent coverage. Their visibility as journalists led protesters to identify them as adversaries, resulting in direct and coordinated violence. Protesters targeted the journalists with frozen water bottles, shattered their vehicle windows, and issued verbal threats in proximity. Notably, law enforcement failed to intervene during the escalation, compelling the journalists to rely solely on their own resources for protection. This incident exemplifies the paper’s central argument that political violence against journalists, coupled with insufficient law enforcement response, threatens both press freedom and public safety in Minneapolis.
The story extends beyond the mainstream media’s coverage, as multiple authoritative sources demonstrate a troubling escalation in hostilities directed at federal agents and associated reporters. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in its annual enforcement report, noted that between 2015 and 2020, assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers rose by 1,300 percent, while death threats increased by 8,000 percent (DHS Reports 3,200% Increase in Vehicular Attacks on ICE Agents Nationwide, 2025). Complementing these findings, Pew Research Center highlights a concurrent rise in threats against law enforcement during this period, emphasizing the broader climate of animosity (Passel & Krogstad, 2025). The escalation became particularly pronounced on January 9th, when law enforcement detained approximately 30 protesters outside a Minneapolis hotel reportedly housing ICE agents; several officers sustained injuries from ice, snow, and rocks thrown by demonstrators (City recaps arrests made, damage caused from raucous downtown Mpls. ICE protest, 2026). Additionally, the Associated Press and independent journalism organizations documented similar patterns of organized resistance and violence against both border officials and reporters across various cities, reinforcing the assertion that these events constitute part of a coordinated campaign (Press, 2026; India Times, 2026).
II. The Attack – Chronological Breakdown
The attack on independent journalists Nick Sortor and Cam Higby last Sunday escalated quickly. A confrontation soon turned violent, forcing the journalists to flee for safety.
Timeline of harassment → mob surround → vehicle assault → frozen bottle barrage → forced escape → interstate chase.
Anti-ICE protesters started the assault by targeting Sortor and Higby outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. Video footage from both journalists shows protesters gathering faster around their white Jeep Wrangler Rubicon [1]. The mob grew more aggressive, moving from shouting insults to physical intimidation.
“They would mob and attack us every time,” Higby said later. “We did our best not to be involved with them. Obviously, they repeatedly initiated physical contact with us” [2].
Video shows far-left streamer Andrew Mercado walking up to Sortor’s driver’s side door with a threat: “I’ll knock you out. I’ll get the whole f*cking state down here, I swear to God I will” [3]. This moment changed everything as verbal attacks turned into physical violence.
The mob damaged Sortor’s truck next. They spray-painted “[expletive]” on the back windshield and broke windows with frozen water bottles they had prepared for the attack [1]. The protesters pressed against the vehicle from every side, creating a terrifying trap with no way out.
Sortor warned the crowd many times to move away. “Get out of the way! Get out of the way!” he yelled [2]. The protesters stayed put, leaving Sortor no choice but to drive forward. One protester jumped on the hood and fell off to the side as he moved [2].
The danger didn’t end there. “They then used vehicles to BLOCK US as we were running, forcing me to throw the truck off the road to go around them,” Sortor said [1]. He added: “Then, it appears we were CHASED down the interstate by another one of their goons” [1].
Key events: Sortor was called names, received death threats recorded on 911 calls, had someone jump on his vehicle’s hood, saw graffiti and broken windows, and was accused by protesters of running them over.
The attack was severe. Protesters repeatedly shouted death threats at Sortor and Higby. “Telling @camhigby and me over and over that they’re going to kill us,” Sortor said [2]. The 911 recording captured these threats when Sortor called for help.
The vehicle’s damage shows what the mob wanted to do. They:
- Smashed multiple windows with frozen water bottles
- Spray-painted “bye” and “b****” on the vehicle [2]
- Blocked escape routes with their bodies and vehicles
- Jumped on the hood during escape [4]
- Threw trash into the vehicle [1]
The protesters then tried to blame Sortor and Higby after making them run for their lives. “I have to post this now because these idiots called the police on me, saying I had a gun and was ‘running innocent protestors over,’” Sortor explained right after the whole ordeal [4].
This shift between being seen as a victim and an attacker suggests a deliberate strategy. Someone on Facebook quickly posted: “Currently ran over someone and ran at the Minneapolis protest” [5]. Video evidence shows Sortor repeatedly warning people before moving forward, even though he had no other option.
Analysis of the incident suggests that using frozen water bottles as weapons required planning, since they take time to prepare. This points to a deliberate strategy to intimidate and potentially harm others. (List of Items Banned at Protests Could Grow, 2025)
The attack was clearly planned. Sortor showed the frozen water bottles that broke his vehicle’s windows: ‘THIS is one of the weapons of choice leftist rioters tried to kill @CamHigby and me with tonight. Frozen water bottles… They’re rock solid. FBI MUST INVESTIGATE NOW! [6]. To support the call for an investigation, readers are encouraged to contact their local representatives and urge them to launch an inquiry into this orchestrated violence. Sharing information about the incident on social media platforms using the hashtag #InvestigateViolence can also raise awareness of the need for a thorough FBI investigation.
Water bottles need hours to freeze, which proves the protesters came ready to use them as weapons. “They should be arrested for attempted murder,” Sortor said. “They beamed frozen water bottles through the windows, and if one of us had been struck, we could’ve easily been killed. This was planned” [1].
The attack looks coordinated, not random. (Killing of Renee Good, 2026) Mercado said during a January 7th livestream: “You know what I’m thinking of doing with my media guys? All the right-wing propagandists, harassing the f*ck outta them” [3]. He talked about tracking journalists like Sortor and Higby: “I’m talking tracking where they’re at and then just literally following them with a feed” [3].
Sortor’s raw quotes and video timestamps for authenticity.
Sortor described the terror: “I was forced to drive away to save our lives, repeatedly warning those standing in front to GET OUT OF THE WAY. They didn’t listen, so I had no choice but to go anyway” [4].
After the incident, Sortor said, “You can try to terrorize me all you want. BUT I WILL NEVER STOP, AND NEVER SHUT UP” [7].
Sortor expressed his frustration about the attack: “One of the things you leftist militants refuse to understand is that the more you harass, threaten, and try to kill me, the longer I stay around. Ask Portland how arresting me went. Their riots outside the ICE facility never recovered. You picked a fight with the wrong guy tonight.” [5].
The video timeline proves everything. Protesters surround the vehicle at 0:17. The first attacks start at 0:34. Sortor starts warning people to move at 1:21, and drives forward at 1:38 as his only escape [8].
The attackers tried to change the story right after the violence, making themselves look like victims instead of attackers, as shown clearly on video. Higby later set things straight: “To be clear: Nick Sortor did not initiate any physical contact with anyone. We only left our vehicle when rioters assaulted or clashed with agents. Our job is to film” [2].
III. The Ultimate Betrayal: Police & Government Surrender
The Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of the Nick Sortor incident raises critical questions. The response was alarmingly inadequate, as initial reports indicate that 911 calls went unanswered, leaving citizens to face the escalating situation on their own. Observers noted a striking absence of police presence during the attack, with only a handful of officers attempting to manage the scene after the fact. Chief Brian O’Hara was criticized for his departure from the scene as tensions escalated, leaving the situation to deteriorate further. In response, several community groups and local officials have called for accountability from the police department. These groups are urging a thorough investigation into Chief O’Hara’s actions and demanding clarity on the protocols followed during the incident. While many have criticized the department’s response, some city officials and law enforcement representatives argue that the rapidly evolving circumstances, strained resources, and concerns for officer safety complicated an adequate response. Calls for restructuring within the department and potential disciplinary actions against those responsible are growing as the public seeks justice and assurance of a safer community.
Some critics say Minneapolis authorities failed to protect citizens, drawing comparisons to the 2020 unrest. The Nick Sortor Minneapolis Attack highlighted concerns about law enforcement’s response to the situation. (Carnahan, 2026)
Minneapolis PD failures: Hung up on 911 after 20+ minutes, asked if the victim was “white,” told him he was on his own, the chief fled, officers shooed him away.
The way the Minneapolis Police Department handled the Sortor incident shows how they left citizens helpless. Police were nowhere to be seen during the attack, leaving people to protect themselves against violent protesters. Fox News Digital checked it out and confirmed that “no police officers were observed nearby” while troublemakers took control of the streets and directed traffic [9].
What’s worse, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara ran away from the scene rather than maintaining order. People caught footage of O’Hara and his officers leaving (Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE tactics after chaotic arrest, 2025) the area as things got out of hand. “They have now RUN AWAY and ABANDONED the area which has been TAKEN OVER by leftist anarchists,” Sortor wrote [10].
CNN’s legal analyst Chris Moore, who used to be in law enforcement, couldn’t believe what he saw from the Minneapolis Police Department. “For at least half an hour and by my count closer to an hour, we didn’t see any Minneapolis Police Department officers there. None.” Moore said this wasn’t random. “This was the police, in my opinion, ignoring it. There wasn’t a single police car for about half an hour. And that’s not an accident” [10].
The situation got worse when “Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and other officers were reportedly chased and harassed on Friday night by expletive-hurling anti-ICE protesters” [11]. Instead of standing their ground, they backed down when the mob intimidated them.
Minnesota State Police were staged but ordered not to respond. This directive, reportedly issued by state authorities, underscores a significant breakdown in the execution of crowd control and public safety measures. City police walked away from their duties while state resources that could help sat idle. Governor Tim Walz gave the Minnesota National Guard the go-ahead to be ready to help local and state law enforcement, but these forces did nothing as chaos spread [9].
The governor said one thing but did another: “I remind you, a warning order is a heads-up for folks. Minnesota will not allow our community to be used as a prop in a national political fight” [9]. Public safety took a back seat to political games.
Walz promised that “demonstrators blocking streets would be met with a response,” but “this has yet to materialize as of Friday night” [10]. His empty words created a gap that emboldened violent protesters.
Tim Walz & Mayor Frey criticized: “Just like 2020 George Floyd chaos—real Minnesotans left to mob rule again.”
State and city leaders failed to step up. Governor Walz tried to shift the blame rather than fix things. He posted on social media: “Trump sent thousands of armed federal officers into our state, and it took just one day for them to kill someone. Now he wants nothing more than to see chaos distract from that horrific action. Don’t give him what he wants” [12].
This feels like 2020 all over again. Leaders chose political games over protecting their people and keeping order.
Mayor Jacob Frey made things worse. He fought against federal immigration enforcement and called the Department of Homeland Security’s view of the Renee Good shooting as self-defense “bull—-” [9]. At a press conference, he yelled: “I have a message to ICE: Get the f*** out of Minneapolis” [13].
Some believe his stance toward federal law enforcement may have contributed to tensions involving ICE officers and journalists covering these events.
Barricades blocking ICE access, city refusing to remove them—proof of deliberate surrender to anarchists.
The clearest sign of giving up to mob rule was letting makeshift barricades stay up for days. After the shooting, “agitators took control of the street where the shooting took place and used makeshift barricades with chairs, trash cans, wood shipping pallets, bicycles, and more” [9].
By Thursday evening, things got serious when “rioters had set up makeshift barricades around the shooting site at the intersection of Portland and 34th street. Adorned with signs reading ‘No Justice, No Streets,’ the barricades have effectively cut off access to the residential area” [10].
These barriers were not random; some saw them as a sign that the government had lost control. The site “appears to be getting replenished with outside food and supplies, something [described as] a sign of outside funding” [10]. Protesters were able to maintain the area with outside support.
Minneapolis police “took down the makeshift barricades early Friday morning” [9], but only after letting them stay up for days, giving up control of city streets to anti-ICE protesters.
The barricades stopped every police officer from working. Three Democratic members of Congress from Minnesota, including House Representative Ilhan Omar, attempted to visit an ICE detention center but were denied entry [14]. Omar said they were “violating federal law” [14], yet stayed quiet about illegal barricades blocking public streets.
The events in Minneapolis have raised concerns about the breakdown of law and order and the impact of political decisions on public safety. Nick Sortor and others faced violence while authorities were criticized for not intervening.
IV. The Truth They Don’t Want You to See: Bodycam & Context
Image Source: Worcester Telegram
Some claim that misinformation has fueled violent protests, including the Minneapolis anti-ICE demonstrations. Evidence from the scene, such as bodycam footage at the 01:12 mark, provides additional context to the Renee Good incident that sparked the unrest.
Bodycam footage shows Renee Good accelerating toward the ICE officer, though some protesters have called her a martyr.
The Department of Homeland Security released bodycam footage that reveals the true story of the January 4 incident involving Renee Good. Anti-ICE protesters want this footage hidden because it tells a scary truth: Good sped her vehicle toward a federal officer who was doing his job legally.
DHS made it clear in their statement: “The officer discharged their firearm in response to the threat after the subject accelerated their vehicle toward the officer.” This wasn’t random – the officer responded to a direct threat to his life.
The bodycam captured these key moments:
- ICE officers approach Good’s vehicle to conduct a lawful enforcement action
- Good refuses to comply with the officer’s commands to exit the vehicle.
- She then speeds her vehicle toward the officer.
- The officer, facing an oncoming vehicle, discharges his weapon in self-defense.
Left-wing protesters quickly made Good a martyr. They covered the city with signs saying “Justice for Renee Good” and “ICE Murdered Renee.” This fake story spread because many news outlets just reported “ICE shot a woman” without showing the complete picture of her violent actions.
The DHS Office of Professional Responsibility began reviewing the incident immediately. That’s normal after any use of force. But protesters didn’t wait for the results before they started causing trouble.
The ICE officer acted in self-defense while performing his duties.
The ICE officer was doing his job – enforcing immigration laws – when he had to make a quick choice to save himself. Federal agents face more dangers now as they try to keep order at our borders and in our communities.
ICE officers undergo intensive training in the use of force. Their rules only allow deadly force when they might be killed or badly hurt. The officer followed these rules perfectly. When he saw a car approaching, he acted to avoid being crushed.
Some have called the officer a “murderer,” but the Department of Homeland Security supports their officer, stating: “DHS is committed to ensuring the safety of its personnel and the public. The Department takes use of force incidents seriously and is committed to reviewing all such incidents thoroughly and impartially.”
This happened while ICE was doing its real job of enforcing immigration laws. New numbers show about 16 million illegal immigrants live in the United States now. That number shot up 61% since January 2021. (Passel & Krogstad, 2025) ICE operations, like this one in Minneapolis, try to address this problem through targeted actions.
While there were instances of peaceful protest among some demonstrators expressing their views on immigration policy, reports indicate a notable contrast in the actions of certain factions within the anti-ICE protesters, with some engaging in premeditated violence. In this context, Nick Sortor, a conservative journalist, aimed to document events but encountered hostility and physical attacks from particular protesters. Some sources have alleged that these violent protesters received funding from global entities; however, the extent and nature of such support remain contested and should be interpreted with caution. Additionally, evidence from news coverage and eyewitness accounts suggests that outside groups may have provided logistical support, such as food, water, and protest materials, indicating a degree of organization intended to escalate tensions and disrupt the proceedings. Nonetheless, it is essential to distinguish these observations from verifiable facts and recognize that not all participants engaged in or supported such actions.
The events involving Nick Sortor and anti-ICE protesters highlight the deep political divisions in the country. Sortor went to Minneapolis to document the protests, while some protesters brought frozen water bottles and spray paint, leading to confrontations.
These protests show signs of outside help:
- Supply chains are giving food, water, and materials to protesters.
- Messages matching across different protest groups
- Pre-printed signs showing up everywhere at once
- Tactical radios used to track journalists like Sortor
The attacks on Sortor and Higby suggest an effort to intimidate journalists. Radio communications at the scene, such as ‘Group Alpha, Move to Stage 2,’ indicate some level of organization among protesters. Eyewitnesses described the group’s movements as methodical, suggesting the violence was planned to discourage independent reporting. (Assaulted, car smashed, and more: Why did protesters outside the Minneapolis Federal Building attack Nick Sortor? Here’s what we know (2026)
These people have a clear plan: create a fake hero, get people angry, attack truth-tellers, and make authorities back down. They’ve used this trick many times in Minneapolis, Portland, and other cities.
Sortor shares all his attack footage without edits. The protesters only show snippets of the Renee Good incident that omit her speeding past the officer. This proves they’re not honest.
Some have linked the attack on Nick Sortor to rising tensions around law enforcement. The Good incident was called “murder” by some protesters, which led to increased anger and confrontations with journalists.
Some observers see a concerning pattern in Minneapolis, where misinformation leads to violence and confrontations with those reporting on events. Bodycam footage offers one perspective, but disagreements persist over the facts and motivations behind the protests.
Both mainstream and independent outlets have reported on Nick Sortor’s attack in Minneapolis, documenting the events and raising concerns about intimidation against journalists. Raw footage from the scene provides additional context beyond what is shown in some media coverage.
V. Proof from Nationalist Warriors – Source Dump with Links
Ox News gave extensive coverage of the Nick Sortor Minneapolis Attack. The independent journalist appeared on “The Ingraham Angle,” where he criticized officials after supposedly “peaceful” protesters attacked him [15]. Fox News’ coverage adds weight to Sortor’s account as the most-watched television news channel for 18 straight years [15].
BS Austin reported that “Popular influencer Nick Sortor was surrounded by anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters in Minneapolis while in his car” [16]. Their report included Sortor’s description of how protesters were “SURROUNDING my vehicle, smashing my windows, and attempting to kill @CamHigby and me” [16].
These mainstream outlets backed up key details that leftist media tried to hide:
- The protester jumped on Sortor’s hood [16]
- ortor “repeatedly warning those standing in front to GET OUT OF THE WAY” before he had to drive through [16]
- The mob made false accusations about Sortor having a gun and “running innocent protestors over” [16]
industantimes.com confirmed that “Federal agents dispersed the crowd with a flash bang” after a physical assault on Sortor outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building [7]. They described “a few men, some wearing all black, physically assaulting Sortor as he fights to free himself from their grip” [7].
Independent outlets provided comprehensive coverage, while establishment media downplayed the attack. Infowars showed how Sortor faced similar treatment in Portland, where “Portland Police arrested conservative journalist Nick Sortor after several Antifa members assaulted him outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility” [17].
The Gateway Pundit linked this attack to leftist violence patterns. They noted how “Nick Sorter, who has over 900K followers on X, shared a chilling explanation of how his sister and his father could have both been killed last night during fake police reports that led to both of their homes being ‘swatted’ by the police” [18]. These attacks on conservative journalists go beyond physical violence and endanger their families.
Independent outlets revealed context that mainstream sources left out:
- Ttackers wore masks and all-black clothing matching Antifa tactics [7]
- Federal agents used “a massive amount of tear gas and pepper balls” to break up the violent mob [7]
- Leftist violence targeting conservative journalists happens in multiple cities [17][5]
Support independent journalists by following @NickSortor and @Infowars, and consider watching their updates.
Visual evidence from Minneapolis tells the real story. Key footage now spreading across platforms shows:
- The mob surrounding Sortor’s vehicle while throwing trash into it and telling audiences to “kill themselves” [7]
- protesters attacking Sortor with one video showing “men grappling Sortor, ripping his glasses before fleeing” [1]
- woman “screaming expletives before punching and pushing the reporter to the ground” [1]
- ortor’s escape as “he accelerated” with “one protester jumped onto the hood of the vehicle before falling off to the side” [19]
- Federal agents using flashbangs to break up the violent crowd attacking Sortor [7]
These videos have “racked millions of views, galvanizing backlash” as Americans see clear evidence of leftist violence [1]. Yahoo News had to acknowledge the “Dramatic footage captured the moment right-wing influencer Nick Sortor drove through a protest in St Paul, Minnesota” [19].
Rendan Gutenschwager captured vital footage “showing a small group surrounding Sortor’s vehicle” before Sortor “speeds off, after one person tried to climb onto the hood of his vehicle” [19].
The truth stands out clearly: citizen journalists put their lives at risk to document what government-protected media refused to show. Independent reporters like Sortor and Higby became targets because they threatened to expose the anti-ICE protests’ violent reality.
Is Higby’s documentation proof that these attacks were planned? His post about protesters surrounding their vehicle stated: “Protestors surround @nicksortor and me and throw trash into our vehicle, while telling our audiences to kill themselves” [20]. This targeted harassment aimed at silencing truth-tellers shows the mob’s anti-free speech agenda.
There is a notable difference in coverage: independent journalists risk physical harm to capture unedited footage, while some media outlets use different terms to describe the events. The public can view footage from journalists like Sortor and Higby for a direct perspective.
The reporter’s response after being targeted shows real journalism’s spirit: “You can try to terrorize me all you want. BUT I WILL NEVER STOP, AND NEVER SHUT UP” [16]. He remains committed to the truth, regardless of personal risk or political convenience.
VI. Call to Action – Demand Change
Recent events involving Nick Sortor have led some to call for swift federal action in Minneapolis.
Some are calling for federal oversight in Minneapolis.
Concerns regarding the breakdown of law and order have led to calls for increased federal involvement in Minneapolis. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that additional ICE agents would be deployed to Minneapolis to support immigration enforcement efforts [4]. However, some contend that this measure may be insufficient and argue that comprehensive federal oversight is necessary due to perceived limitations in local authorities’ ability or willingness to maintain public order.
Federal oversight would involve establishing oversight committees to monitor enforcement activities and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. Additionally, the deployment of the National Guard could be crucial to restoring peace and order, providing backup to local law enforcement, and maintaining public safety during heightened tensions.
“This appears to be an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to agents, an act of domestic terrorism,” DHS Secretary Noem stated about recent violence [2]. She described the assault on Sortor’s vehicle as a planned act of violence against citizens exercising their First Amendment rights.
National Guard surge, DHS reinforcement, and FBI investigation into Antifa planned assaults.
The FBI should immediately investigate the organized network behind these attacks. Currently, “the FBI has launched ‘criminal and domestic terrorism investigations’ into ‘threats against immigration enforcement activity’ in at least 23 regions across the US” [21]. Minneapolis deserves top priority among these investigations.
Evidence shows precise coordination between leftist groups. Organizations like “Fight for a Future” openly stated, “The state is the enemy, the state is the murderer! Resistance is justified” [2]. Such declarations led to direct violence against Sortor. The Party for Socialism and Liberation called for an “emergency protest from Columbus to Minneapolis” [2], revealing interstate organization.
Some supporters have called on President Trump to send the National Guard to address the situation in Minneapolis.
President Trump has backed Sortor before, sending him a text after his wrongful arrest: “Nick, I saw you on television. Great job. We are behind you 100%. Let us know if there is anything we can do… President DJT” [7]. Words alone won’t suffice anymore.
The Trump administration has taken steps regarding violence at protests. “I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION,” Trump declared [22]. Some believe Antifa’s influence in Minneapolis justifies federal action.
To further substantiate this designation as an evidence-based decision, consider the following criteria that classify actions as those of a terrorist organization: use of violence to achieve political aims, coordination across state lines, and engaging in political intimidation. These actions are indicative of the organized strategies seen in Minneapolis, thus reinforcing the rationale behind the administration’s measures.
Some believe that no one should face organized violence alone. After the attack, Sortor said, “You can try to terrorize me all you want. BUT I WILL NEVER STOP, AND NEVER SHUT UP” [4].
“Share this if you support Nick Sortor and those involved. #NickSortorMinneapolisAttack #DefendICE”
Some see this incident as a turning point, citing violence against Nick Sortor and a lack of police response. Bodycam footage shows the ICE officer acted in self-defense. There are concerns about public safety and the need to protect journalists and law enforcement.
Readers who wish to support increased federal involvement in Minneapolis are encouraged to share this article and tag @NickSortor and @realDonaldTrump on social media platforms if they agree with such measures. Individuals concerned about journalist safety and the adequacy of law enforcement responses to political violence may also consider contacting their local representatives to express these concerns. Supporting organizations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists—through donations or advocacy—can further protect press freedom. Engaging with online forums and networks dedicated to journalists’ rights helps sustain awareness and discussion. Using the hashtag #JournalistSafety is one way participants can join ongoing conversations and highlight the need for action. These suggestions represent possible courses of action and reflect the opinions of those advocating for greater protections and reforms.
Key Takeaways
This incident reveals the dangerous escalation of political violence against journalists and the breakdown of law enforcement in Minneapolis.
• Premeditated Violence Against Journalists: Anti-ICE protesters used frozen water bottles as weapons and coordinated attacks against independent journalists Nick Sortor and Cam Higby, demonstrating organized intimidation tactics.
• Law Enforcement Abandonment: Minneapolis police failed to respond to 911 calls and physically retreated from the scene, leaving citizens defenseless against violent mobs.
• Bodycam Evidence Contradicts Narrative: Official footage shows Renee Good accelerated her vehicle toward an ICE officer, justifying the self-defense shooting that sparked the protests.
Federal Intervention Necessary: The complete breakdown of local authority requires immediate federal oversight to restore law and order in Minneapolis. In the chaos, reports indicate that 911 callers had to wait an average of 25 minutes for a response, compounding the urgency of a federal response to restore safety and order. (City Federal Response – City of Minneapolis, 2026)
• Pattern of Coordinated Attacks: This incident represents part of a broader campaign targeting conservative journalists and immigration enforcement across multiple cities.
The attack on Sortor exemplifies how political violence has escalated beyond protests into organized attempts to silence opposing viewpoints through intimidation and physical assault.
FAQs
Q1. What happened to Nick Sortor in Minneapolis? Nick Sortor, an independent journalist, was attacked by protesters while covering an anti-ICE demonstration. His vehicle was surrounded, windows were smashed with frozen water bottles, and he was forced to drive through the crowd to escape.
Q2. How did law enforcement respond to the incident? According to reports, the Minneapolis Police Department failed to respond adequately. Sortor’s 911 calls were allegedly ignored, and police officers were not observed in the area during the incident.
Q3. What sparked the protests in Minneapolis? The protests were triggered by an incident where an ICE officer shot a woman named Renee Good. Protesters claimed it was unjustified, while officials stated the officer acted in self-defense when Good allegedly accelerated her vehicle towards him.
Q4. Were there any injuries during the attack on Nick Sortor? While specific injuries weren’t detailed, Sortor reported that he and fellow journalist Cam Higby feared for their lives during the attack. They managed to escape physical harm by driving away from the scene.
Q5. What evidence is there of the attack on Nick Sortor? Multiple video clips and eyewitness accounts have been shared online showing Sortor’s vehicle being surrounded and damaged. Sortor himself has posted footage of the incident on social media platforms.
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