Attacks on ICE Agents Surge Nearly 700% Amid Heated Rhetoric and Immigration Crackdown

Violent assaults on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have skyrocketed, with the Department of Homeland Security reporting a staggering 700% increase. From ambush-style attacks in Texas to confrontations in Los Angeles, the growing violence has put federal agents on high alert. The Biden administration is blaming harsh rhetoric from some Democrats, pointing to statements like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s comparison of ICE to the Gestapo. Meanwhile, Democrats argue the aggressive enforcement tactics are what’s fueling public outrage. With $178 billion newly allocated for immigration enforcement, including more agents and detention centers, officials say the crackdown is far from over—even as tensions in American cities continue to rise.