The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers increased by 1,300%. It also said vehicular attacks rose 3,200% and death threats surged 8,000%. The agency did not provide a time window for that increase.
DHS said suspects allegedly weaponized vehicles — ramming or accelerating toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers — in Minneapolis, Portland and Los Angeles enforcement operations.
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One ICE officer was struck and dragged and fired a gun in self-defense. A U.S. Marshal’s hand was allegedly hit by a bullet that ricocheted, according to DHS officials.
The department described the shootings as justified and in self-defense, but local and state officials dispute the account. A federal judge recently dismissed assault charges against the civilian involved.
