Our nation’s law enforcement officers are being treated like dirt. It needs to stop.
And now ICE is scrambling after it was violently attacked dozens of times.
Dramatic Surge in Vehicle Attacks on ICE Agents
The number of vehicle assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers has skyrocketed by an alarming 3,200% in just one year, according to newly released data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlighting the escalating dangers faced by these dedicated federal agents in the line of duty.
From January 21, 2025, to January 7, 2026, agents reported 66 such attacks, a stark contrast to only two during the comparable period in 2024.
This troubling trend underscores the risks ICE personnel endure while safeguarding national security and communities from serious threats.
Federal officials attribute this surge to inflammatory rhetoric from sanctuary city politicians, which they say has fueled hostility toward law enforcement.
In addition to the vehicle attacks, there has been a 1,347% rise in overall assaults and an astonishing 8,000% increase in death threats against immigration officers during the first year of President Trump’s second term, further emphasizing the hostile environment in which these brave professionals operate.
DHS Points to Political Rhetoric as Key Factor
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin condemned the situation, stating, “This unprecedented increase in violence in law enforcement is a direct result of sanctuary politicians and the media creating an environment that demonizes our law enforcement and encourages rampant assaults against them.”
She added, “Dangerous criminals — whether they be illegal aliens or U.S. citizens — are assaulting law enforcement and turning their vehicles into weapons to attack law enforcement. Still, the brave men and women of DHS will not be deterred and will continue arresting the wrose of the worst criminal illegal aliens.
“Anyone who attacks law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
McLaughlin specifically referenced instances where Democratic leaders have vilified ICE, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s characterization of agents as “Trump’s modern-day Gestapo.”
Such statements, according to DHS, contribute to a climate that endangers officers committed to upholding immigration laws and removing dangerous individuals from American streets.
Timing Tied to Recent Fatal Incident in Minnesota
The data’s release follows a deadly confrontation in Minneapolis, where 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and k*lled by an ICE agent after footage appeared to show her vehicle striking the officer. The incident, which sparked protests, exemplifies the real-world perils ICE agents confront daily while performing their essential enforcement roles.
Despite these challenges, DHS reaffirms its resolve to pursue justice and protect the public, ensuring that assaults on federal officers face severe consequences.
