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DHS: 8,000 Percent Jump in Death Threats Against ICE Officers

Federal officials urged the public to report any harassment or abuse of immigration agents as threats and violence against them continue to rise.
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DHS: 8,000 Percent Jump in Death Threats Against ICE Officers
Activists confront a federal law enforcement officer during a protest outside of an immigration processing center in Broadview, Ill., on Sept. 12, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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United States immigration officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats against them, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data released Thursday.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have faced a dramatic jump in violent threats since the Trump administration launched deportation operations this year, DHS reported.

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.