ICE Agents ‘Doxed’ on Social Media, Wear Masks After Receiving Death Threats, Director Says
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting head Todd Lyons announced nearly 1,500 arrests during a month-long surge in Massachusetts in 2025.
- The sharp rise in arrests follows President Trump's renewed push for mass deportations and criticism of sanctuary city policies, with controversy over ICE tactics.
- A recent ICE raid at San Diego's Buona Forchetta restaurant before dinner involved tactical gear, smoke bombs, clashes with onlookers, and triggered backlash from local officials.
- Lyons characterized those arrested as dangerous criminals threatening communities and explained that agents wear masks due to death threats, emphasizing that he will not risk the safety of his officers and their families because of criticism surrounding immigration enforcement.
- The surge in enforcement and related operations has intensified debate about ICE's methods, heightened community fears, and led to official condemnations and calls for safer policing approaches.
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Pozniak: ICE arrest methods harming reputation
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is facing a significant image and reputation crisis, largely due to viral citizen-recorded videos and news reports capturing aggressive enforcement tactics and verbal threats against citizen bystanders. One recent incident that garnered national media attention took place in New Bedford involving an ICE agent using a hammer-like tool to break the window of a car to arrest the occupant. In E…
ICE Director: Masks Worn to Combat Doxing
While leaving a Monday press conference, reporters yelled questions about ICE agents wearing masks. Lyons bolted back to the podium and spoke about a recent operation in Los Angeles, California, where ICE agents were doxed.
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