Summary
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is sending Department of Justice agents to ICE facilities after a shooting occurred at an ICE location in Dallas. The incident, which resulted in the death of one detainee and injuries to two others, has raised concerns about the safety of ICE officers and sparked a broader federal response to violence against immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- A shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas resulted in one detainee’s death and two others injured.
- The attacker, Joshua Jahn, fired at the ICE building and later died by suicide.
- Shell casings with anti-ICE messages were found at the scene.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the deployment of DOJ agents to protect ICE facilities.
- Bondi also instructed Joint Terrorism Task Forces to investigate acts of violence against federal agents.
- President Trump criticized opposition to ICE, attributing the violence to political rhetoric.
- Federal efforts are being increased to locate and remove illegal immigrants following the incident.
