Summary
Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed law enforcement agencies to deploy agents to manage protests outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. The memo aims to prevent violence and ensure ICE operations are protected. This decision follows recent protests in cities like Chicago and Portland.
Key Facts
- Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, issued a memo to law enforcement to address ICE protests.
- The memo directs agencies like the FBI and DEA to protect ICE facilities.
- Federal agents have used tear gas and rubber bullets at some protests.
- Critics argue the government is using excessive force against protesters.
- President Trump stated troops might be sent to protect ICE facilities.
- Bondi cited an increase in assaults on ICE officers since early 2021.
- Recent incidents, such as a shooting at a Dallas immigration office, were mentioned to highlight the risks faced by ICE.
