DHS: 8,000% Surge in Death Threats Against ICE

The Department of Homeland Security reported an 8,000% surge in death threats against ICE officers as the agency steps up deportations under the Trump administration. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said agents face bounties, doxxing, stalking and threats to their families, citing online bounty solicitations and harassing voicemails. Officials pointed to the arrest in Dallas of Eduardo Aguilar after an alleged TikTok post offering $10,000 per murdered ICE agent as an example. DHS blamed “sanctuary” politicians and demonizing rhetoric for fueling the hostility, pledged to prosecute those who target officers, and said it is increasing emphasis on officer safety and investigations. The department did not provide a detailed breakdown or timeframe for the 8,000% figure, and critics have questioned ICE and DHS counting methods for related metrics.