The article reports a sharp rise in assaults against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attributes partly to opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned sanctuary politicians and anti-ICE protesters, while critics argue that ICE’s enforcement activities threaten communities and should be restricted or abolished.

DHS says there were 647 assaults between 20 January 2025 and 20 September 2026, compared with 37 during the equivalent period under the Biden administration—a reported increase of 1,649%. The article cites alleged attacks involving gunfire, physical violence, rocks and incendiary devices, including a 2025 shooting in Texas that injured an officer; it also notes that several suspects received lengthy prison sentences.