A conservative activist recently pardoned for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol incident has reported being stabbed during an immigration enforcement rally in Minneapolis on Saturday, though authorities say no police report has been filed.
Jake Lang, 30, made the allegation through social media following a demonstration outside Minneapolis City Hall that drew hundreds of counter-protesters. Lang stated he was attacked by an opposing demonstrator during the event, though the claim has not been independently verified and Lang has not provided additional comment.
The incident occurred as Lang organized a small gathering in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. What began as a modest demonstration quickly escalated when a substantially larger group of counter-protesters arrived at the scene. Video footage from the event shows Lang and several associates surrounded by the opposing crowd and pressed against a recessed window of the City Hall building.
The confrontation turned physical in the sub-zero temperatures. Counter-protesters threw water balloons and snowballs at Lang and other ICE supporters, soaking them as temperatures approached zero degrees Fahrenheit. In footage from the scene, Lang can be heard repeatedly asking protesters to stop as one appeared to grab at his legs.
Lang had served four years in custody on charges related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol before receiving a presidential pardon. He has since positioned himself as a conservative voice on immigration policy.
Trevor Folke, speaking for the Minneapolis Police Department, confirmed that authorities are aware of social media reports regarding an assault on Lang. However, he emphasized that no official police report has been filed regarding the incident.
“The Minneapolis Police Department encourages anyone who has experienced assaultive behavior to report the incident as soon as possible and provide as much detail as they can, including the date, time, and location of the incident, a description of any suspects, and the nature and extent of any injuries sustained,” Folke stated.
The absence of a formal police report raises questions about the severity and nature of the alleged stabbing. Standard procedure in such incidents would typically involve immediate medical attention and law enforcement notification.
The confrontation in Minneapolis reflects the broader tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policy currently unfolding across the nation. The Twin Cities region has become a focal point for these debates, with both supporters and opponents of stricter immigration measures staging increasingly contentious demonstrations.
The incident also highlights concerns about public safety during political demonstrations, particularly when groups with opposing viewpoints converge in the same location. The disparity in numbers between the initial ICE supporters and the counter-protesters who arrived later contributed to the volatile situation that developed outside City Hall.
As communities nationwide grapple with questions of immigration policy and enforcement, Saturday’s events in Minneapolis serve as a reminder of the passionate divisions these issues continue to generate among the American public.
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