Protester Arrested After Threatening ICE Officer in New Jersey

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the arrest of a man who made death threats against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer and his family during a protest in New Jersey. The protest took place on a Thursday night, and the man was arrested shortly after, fulfilling Blanche’s promise to bring him to justice. Blanche emphasized on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show” that such threats represent a federal crime. The suspect’s threats extended not only to the ICE officer but also to his wife and children.

The incident, captured on video, showed the protester threatening, “I will kill your whole f—ing family. Your whole f—ing family is dead. Your children and wife all dead. I have your face mother—er! All dead!” Blanche criticized the individual’s actions while defending the officer, who he said was simply performing his duty.

“That’s a federal crime,” Blanche emphasized on air. “Not only threatening the ICE officer but also targeting his family is beyond disgusting.”

On Friday evening, Blanche took to social media to inform the public: “Told you. @FBI just arrested the man who threatened to kill ICE officers and their families. FAFO.” The identity of the arrested individual has not yet been disclosed.

The protest, which saw clashes between federal immigration officers and demonstrators, occurred outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center. These demonstrations had been ongoing for six nights by that time. Protesters engaged with officers by biting, kicking, and punching, prompting agents to use pepper spray to disperse the crowd.

Nine protesters were arrested during Thursday’s events, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The demonstrators, numbering around 100, were equipped with umbrellas, gas masks, and other protective gear, chanting anti-ICE slogans.

Earlier, on Wednesday night, DHS reported assaults on law enforcement by approximately 100 protesters outside the same facility. Despite the violence, local police did not intervene to support ICE agents, a situation attributed to political decisions by state officials. Six individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting officers that night.

Representative Mullin expressed disappointment in local authorities during a Thursday morning news appearance, explaining that despite attempts to secure police assistance, officers were unable to respond due to orders from Governor Sherrill.

“We called local police, we called state police multiple times. I know the law enforcement there would love to respond, but due to Governor Sherrill’s actions, public officers aren’t allowed to assist,” Mullin stated.

These protests began in late May after detainees at Delaney Hall claimed in an open letter they were being mistreated. The letter mentioned denial of medical care, inadequate food, and lack of due process. DHS has refuted these allegations.