They’re saying it was self defense, as the ICE agent was standing directly in front of the vehicle in Minneapolis when the woman behind the wheel sped forward and allegedly tried to run him over.
ICE agents were pulled out and local police were moved in. Rioters were throwing snowballs and objects at officers and vehicles, breaking out windows.DHS is pointing to the Democrat leadership for “Demonizing ICE agents, spreading hateful rhetoric and encouraging the type of chaos and defiance that leads to dangerous situations’
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey unleashed a tirade against ICE right after the incident.
Tim Walz added more immediate condemnation of the agents saying
I’ve seen the video.
Don’t believe this propaganda machine.
The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.
DHS pointing out that the riots, attacks, and violence are the “direct consequence of constant attacks and demonization of our officers by sanctuary politicians who fuel and encourage rampant assaults on our law enforcement who are facing 1,300% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats. ”
Since mid-2025 there have been at least 99 vehicular attacks against federal agents including 71 specifically against CBP and targeting ICE during enforcement operations.
There were 238 assaults on agents in 2025, compared to 19 in 2024.
The explosion in violence—includes physical assaults, threats, and weaponized assaults.
Mexican cartels are working with US citizens offering $10,000 to $50,000 for harming or killing officers.








