Independent journalist Cam Higby penetrated a Signal app coordination network being used to track and obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during his Monday broadcast, exposing the operational methods of so-called “rapid response” groups in Minnesota.
The infiltration occurred when a dispatcher from one of these networks inadvertently contacted Higby while he was streaming live.
Fox News Digital had previously reported that at least one rapid response network in Minnesota has been actively tracking ICE vehicles, broadcasting their locations and mobilizing backup forces to confront federal agents.
The confrontations orchestrated by these networks have frequently escalated into physical violence and assaults against law enforcement personnel.
The episode documenting Higby’s infiltration was subsequently removed from YouTube, with the platform citing copyright issues as the reason for takedown.
When the dispatcher made contact during the live broadcast, Higby immediately identified himself and welcomed the caller to his show.
The dispatcher appeared confused before Higby confirmed the individual was broadcasting live to his audience.
The timing of this exposure carries particular significance given recent fatal outcomes connected to rapid response activities. Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good were killed during confrontations that occurred when rapid response networks mobilized against ICE operations targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records.
Higby has maintained an ongoing investigation into these anti-ICE networks, previously posting materials on his X social media feed. Among the documents he shared was what appeared to be an operational manual used by one rapid response network to coordinate their activities.
The breach of the network’s communications prompted immediate concern among members about operational security failures. One participant directly questioned the dispatcher about what they termed an “OPSEC problem,” using military terminology for operational security.
Higby confirmed the security breach, telling the group they were broadcasting live on air. The United States Army defines operational security as a process designed to identify critical information necessary for mission success while analyzing how adversaries might obtain such information and implementing countermeasures to prevent exploitation.
The revelation caused alarm among network members, with reactions ranging from startled silence to vulgar outbursts directed at Higby. The dispatcher worked to restore order after the security compromise became apparent to participants.
These rapid response networks have generated multiple violent incidents in recent weeks. For example, a reporter from the Daily Caller was assaulted by anti-ICE rioters near a makeshift roadblock on Feb. 2 in Minneapolis, which police later dismantled.
Higby himself, along with fellow independent journalist Nick Sortor, survived an attack by a mob of anti-ICE rioters in January.
The violence has not been limited to confrontations with federal agents or media personnel.
