No Borders NewsOn September 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement urging “sanctuary” politicians to stop using hateful and violent rhetoric aimed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
DHS says the number of assaults against ICE personnel has increased by more than 1,600% compared with a prior period. In its statement, DHS cites 647 assaults from January 20, 2025 through September 20, 2026, compared with 37 assaults from January 20, 2021 through September 20, 2022.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE personnel are carrying out federal law enforcement duties and that they are being attacked “every single day.” DHS also linked the rise in assaults to what it described as “vicious lies” spread by sanctuary politicians and related supporters.
The statement also included examples of public comments and comparisons made by various elected officials and local leaders. DHS characterized these remarks as hateful or violent, and it argued they contribute to hostility toward ICE.
DHS did not announce a new policy in the excerpt provided. For the full context and any additional details, readers may want to review the original DHS press release on the DHS website.