House DOGE leader pushes tougher penalties for assaults on police K9s, horses amid anti-ICE violence

House DOGE leader pushes tougher penalties for assaults on police K9s, horses amid anti-ICE violence

Following violent incidents in Los Angeles and other cities targeting ICE officers – including assaults on K9s and mounted units – Rep. Aaron Bean introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for those who harm law enforcement animals and their handlers.The news comes after the Department of Homeland Security released new data showing immigration officers collectively are experiencing a 690% increase in assaults against them, as such data taci…