DHS Reports Surge In Death Threats — 8,000% Spike Against ICE Personnel

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have risen by 8,000%, according to a press release from the agency.

Death threats and doxxing against ICE agents and their families have surged, with bounties reportedly being placed on some agents, according to a DHS press release. Concerns over agent safety have persisted for months, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) arresting ten suspects Wednesday for violent attacks against law enforcement during anti-ICE protests.

“Our ICE law enforcement is now facing an 8,000% increase in death threats against them while they risk their lives every single day to remove the worst of the worst,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.

“From bounties placed on their heads for their murders, threats to their families, stalking, and doxxing online, our officers are experiencing an unprecedented level of violence and threats against them and their families,” McLaughlin added. “Make no mistake, sanctuary politicians are contributing to the surge in violent threats and assaults of our officers through their repeated vilification and demonization tactics, including gross comparisons to the Nazi Gestapo. This violence against law enforcement must end.”

The department announced the arrest of an illegal immigrant from Mexico earlier in October, Eduardo Aguilar, after he posted a TikTok in which he called for “10 dudes in Dallas with determination who aren’t afraid to ,” offering “$10K for each ICE agent,” according to officials.