'Relationship anarchist' allegedly tailed, struck roving federal agent's car in Minneapolis

Paul Walsh, Star Tribune on Feb 7, 2026

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MINNEAPOLIS — A 42-year-old self-described “relationship anarchist” was arrested and accused of trailing roving federal agents in Minneapolis and ramming her vehicle into one of theirs.

Elizabeth Rose of Minneapolis appeared in U.S. District Court on Feb. 3 on a charge that she forcibly assaulted, resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated and interfered with officers in the performance of their official duties on Jan. 21.

Rose was arrested on Jan. 30, released from custody and awaits her next court appearance, scheduled for March 19. The Minnesota Star Tribune has reached out to Rose and her attorney for a response to the allegations.

In response, Rose said, “Unfortunately, I am too busy to comment as I am actively navigating being doxed by the (United States) government.”

Trump administration officials have said repeatedly that they will aggressively pursue protesters in Minnesota who try to thwart agents’ actions during the immigration crackdown. There have been a steady stream of arrests and prosecutions in recent weeks.

While in the Twin Cities on Jan. 28, when 16 suspected anti-ICE protesters were charged, Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on social media, “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: NOTHING will stop President Trump and this Department of Justice from enforcing the law.”

On Thursday, Feb. 5, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, added, “Conspire and threaten to assault, kill and dox officers and you’ll find yourself in federal custody facing the full force of justice.”

About a week before her arrest, Rose posted a TikTok “official dating profile request” video saying she is a “relationship anarchist,” people who practice a nonmonogamous relational life. President Donald Trump’s official campaign Facebook account picked up on that label when he posted about Rose’s arrest.

She said in the newly gone viral video that she is looking for somebody who will “get in the passenger seat” and join her in confronting agents as they continue their immigration enforcement crackdown.

“If you’re not into a woman who speaks her mind,” Rose said, “message me, we’ve got (expletive) to do.”

According to the criminal complaint:

About 2 p.m., federal agents with the Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection “were conducting roving immigration enforcement operations” in the Twin Cities with teams named Alpha and Bravo, when “agitators in multiple cars began following (Border Patrol agents) in the Alpha Team car.”

While the Alpha car’s occupants tried to lose their pursuers, they were blocked by Rose’s stopped vehicle on a narrow side street. The Alpha car’s driver motioned Rose to move, but she ignored the command.

Along came two more vehicles “driven by agitators ... further attempting to obstruct and impede” the Alpha vehicle, which was now boxed in from the front and behind.

The Bravo Team vehicle arrived and parked behind Rose.

Alpha Team agents got out, walked over to Rose and warned her to stop impeding them. In response, Rose went in reverse and struck the occupied Bravo vehicle behind her.

Agents ordered Rose and a passenger to get out of vehicle. After she refused, agents broke her driver’s side window, unlocked the vehicle and removed Rose and her passenger.