A man in Texas learned the hard way that attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not a prank—it’s a federal crime. Caught on camera slashing the tires of ICE vehicles, he found himself instantly surrounded, tackled, and cuffed by agents who weren’t about to let him walk.

The footage, which has exploded online, shows the suspect allegedly vandalizing several ICE vehicles near a border processing facility. But before he could finish, agents responded with lightning speed. Within moments, the man was subdued, restrained, and escorted away under federal arrest.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspect will be facing multiple charges, including federal property damage and interfering with law enforcement operations. Those are not misdemeanors—and in a post-catch-and-release America, consequences are very real.

This comes as ICE, emboldened by new Trump-era directives, has ramped up enforcement both at the border and in interior cities. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), ICE has received expanded funding and authority, turning the agency into a far more aggressive force than it was under the Biden administration.

The arrest sparked immediate reaction online. While far-left commentators rushed to defend the man, calling his actions a protest, most Americans saw something else: law and order doing what it’s supposed to do.

“This is what happens when someone tries to sabotage the people protecting our borders,” said one ICE agent, speaking anonymously. “The message is simple—don’t mess with us.”

Critics blame the current climate of anti-law enforcement rhetoric for emboldening incidents like this. From Democrat calls to abolish ICE to media outlets smearing border agents, federal officers are often vilified simply for doing their jobs. That hostility has translated into real-world attacks—on agents, facilities, and now, their equipment.

But thanks to new leadership, the days of agents being told to stand down are over. Trump’s second term has restored teeth to immigration enforcement, and incidents like this only reinforce the need for it. As one senior official put it, “ICE is no longer on defense. We’re enforcing the law—and if you try to stop us, you’ll answer for it.”

The suspect’s identity hasn’t been released yet, but sources say he’s expected to remain in federal custody. And with Trump’s new “no bond” policy for criminal interference cases, he may be waiting behind bars for a long time.

In the end, it’s a simple lesson: if you think you can vandalize federal law enforcement and walk away, think again. ICE is back—and they’re not in the mood for warnings.