Assaults and Threats Against ICE Officers Reportedly Surge, DHS Says

Department of Homeland Security reports sharp increases in assaults, vehicular attacks, and death threats following a deadly incident in Minneapolis.

By: Haitian Prime News|January 12, 2026|United States

The Department of Homeland Security reported a significant rise in violence and threats targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, citing sharp percentage increases across multiple categories.

According to DHS, assaults against ICE officers have increased by 1,300 percent, while vehicular attacks are reported to be up 3,200 percent. The department also stated that death threats against ICE personnel have surged by 8,000 percent.

The announcement followed a deadly incident in Minneapolis earlier this week, where a U.S. citizen was shot and killed during what authorities described as an alleged vehicular attack. DHS did not provide further details regarding the circumstances of the incident or clarify how it directly relates to the reported nationwide figures.

Federal officials emphasized that threats or acts of violence against law enforcement officers constitute serious criminal offenses and said such incidents are being actively investigated. ICE officers routinely conduct enforcement and detention operations across the country, often in high-risk environments.

DHS did not release additional information regarding the timeframe used to calculate the reported increases or whether the data reflects national totals or specific regions. Officials said further details may be released as investigations continue.

The report comes amid heightened national debate over immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agencies, issues that have drawn increased public scrutiny and political tension in recent years.

Sources

Department of Homeland Security (as cited in Ground News summary