
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday warned that political rhetoric targeting U.S. immigration enforcement is fueling violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, citing what it described as a "1,000% increase" in assaults.
"This hateful rhetoric is contributing to political violence in our country and a more than 1,000% increase in assaults against our brave ICE law enforcement," a Homeland Security spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who was also consulted by the news site, added: