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Assaults Against ICE Officers Up 830 Percent From Last Year

Violence has escalated, according to federal officials, who add that media and politicians have escalated their anti-ICE rhetoric.
Assaults Against ICE Officers Up 830 Percent From Last Year
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing in Silver Spring, Md., on Jan. 27, 2025. Alex Brandon/AP Photo
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Federal immigration officers are facing a dramatic 830 percent rise in assaults as they carry out deportations across the country, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced July 15.
The increase in violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers was recorded from Jan. 21 through July 14 and compared to the same period in 2024, according to the agency.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.