The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a shocking 8,000% increase in death threats aimed at U.
S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
The announcement, made on Thursday, has raised serious concerns about the safety of these officers who are tasked with removing violent criminals from society. These criminals include murderers, rapists, pedophiles, terrorists, and gang members.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin expressed her concern over the escalating threats, stating, "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."
According to Newsmax, McLaughlin pointed out that these threats are not just verbal, but have escalated to include bounties placed on the heads of officers, threats to their families, stalking, and doxing online. She stated, "From bounties placed on their heads for their murders, threats to their families, stalking, and doxing online, our officers are experiencing an unprecedented level of violence."
The Assistant Secretary placed the blame squarely on "sanctuary politicians" who she believes are fueling this hostility through rhetoric that demonizes ICE agents and equates them to the Nazi gestapo. "This violence against law enforcement must end," she declared.
The DHS has reported a significant intensification of these threats in recent weeks. ICE officers and their families have been doxed, harassed, and explicitly targeted for violence. In some instances, bounties have been placed online for the murder of agents.
One such case involved Eduardo Aguilar, an illegal alien residing in Dallas, who was arrested by federal agents earlier this month. Aguilar had posted on TikTok, offering "10K for each ICE agent," and calling for "10 dudes in Dallas with determination" to carry out the attacks.
The threats have not been limited to the officers alone. In one instance, an ICE officer's spouse received a threatening phone call filled with expletives and references to Nazi war crimes. The caller ominously warned, "Did you hear what happened to the Nazis after World War II? Because it's what's going to happen to your family." Another ICE employee received a voicemail message stating, "I hope every one of those lawless [expletive] you call ICE officers gets doxed one by one."
On October 24, ICE identified a Facebook post from James Adrian Warren in Washington state. Warren threatened to "make life harder" for ICE employees in Whatcom County by following and recording them. He referred to the agents as "Nazis" and "The Gestapo."
In response to these threats, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a firm declaration. She stated, "You will not stop us or slow us down. If you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." This statement underscores the commitment of the DHS to protect its officers and uphold the law, even in the face of such alarming threats.
The surge in threats against ICE officers is a disturbing development that raises questions about the safety of those tasked with enforcing immigration laws and removing dangerous criminals from society. The rhetoric used by some politicians, which equates these officers to Nazis, has been blamed for fueling this hostility.
As the threats continue to escalate, the DHS remains committed to protecting its officers and prosecuting those who threaten them. The question remains, however, as to how this situation will be resolved and what measures will be taken to ensure the safety of these officers and their families.
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