The Department of Homeland Security released alarming data showing a staggering 8,000% increase in death threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. The threats include bounties, stalking, and attacks on officers’ families.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the surge in violence reflects a direct result of political demonization.

“Our ICE law enforcement is now facing an 8,000% increase in death threats against them while they risk their lives every single day to remove the worst of the worst,” McLaughlin said.

“From bounties placed on their heads for their murders, threats to their families, stalking, and doxxing online, our officers are experiencing an unprecedented level of violence and threats against them and their families,” she continued. “Make no mistake, sanctuary politicians are contributing to the surge in violent threats and assaults of our officers through their repeated vilification and demonization tactics, including gross comparisons to the Nazi Gestapo. This violence against law enforcement must end.”

The new figures came just as the Department of Justice arrested ten suspects for violent anti-ICE attacks during coordinated protests across several states.

One of the most disturbing cases involved an illegal immigrant from Mexico, Eduardo Aguilar, who was arrested after posting a TikTok video offering $10,000 for the killing of ICE agents.

According to officials, Aguilar called for “10 dudes in Dallas with determination who aren’t afraid to [two skull emojis],” and promised “$10K for each ICE agent.”

In another case, an alleged member of the Latin Kings gang offered $10,000 to target Chief Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol’s Commander-at-Large, who oversees major enforcement regions including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland.

Federal investigators say these cases show how violent anti-ICE rhetoric has spilled over into organized plots and real-world attacks. Agents have been assaulted in multiple states, including Texas and Illinois, while federal security teams are increasing protection around ICE facilities in California and Oregon.

The threat environment has intensified in Democrat-led sanctuary states. In California, massive anti-ICE protests have taken place throughout 2025, often outside federal buildings. State lawmakers even passed SB 627, banning officers from concealing their identities during ICE operations.

Republican California Senator Tony Strickland warned that the law endangers both federal and local officers.

“At a time right now when it’s hard to even attract people into the field, now we’re not just exposing them, we’re exposing them on their off-duty as well as their families because of doxing,” Strickland said. “SB 627, you know, was said to address ICE.”

He added that the legislature “has no jurisdiction over federal agents and they exempted the CHP [California Highway Patrol]. So all it does is reckless and dangerous and it hurts our local sheriffs and police officers throughout the state of California.”

The threats have not been limited to words. In late September, three women — two from Southern California and one from Colorado — were charged after following an ICE agent home and live-streaming his address on social media.

Officials say the Trump administration will not comply with SB 627 when it takes effect in early 2026, citing federal authority and agent safety.

The DHS report follows a September update that showed a 1,000% increase in assaults against ICE officers. Officials say this latest data proves the danger is escalating faster than anyone expected.

For agents on the front lines, the message is clear: they are now fighting not only cartels and criminals — but a growing movement that wants them dead.