Sanctuary politicians' rhetoric led to 1,150% surge in violence against ICE agents: DHS
Story by Bonny Chu • 14h
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday that assaults and violent attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers have surged more than 1,150% compared to the same period last year under the Biden administration.
From Jan. 21 through Nov. 21, DHS recorded 238 assaults on ICE officers, up from just 19 during the same timeframe in 2024.
Officials said the sharp rise is tied to public "rhetoric" from sanctuary-jurisdiction officials, warning that such language could fuel further violence.
"Sanctuary politicians need to tone the rhetoric down before a law enforcement officer is killed," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "They should be thanking these brave law enforcement officers who risk their lives every single day to arrest pedophiles, rapists, murderers, gang members, and terrorists from our neighborhoods."
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