PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a statement condemning efforts by groups allegedly affiliated with Antifa to dox Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Oregon.
The secretary warned that those responsible would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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According to DHS, law enforcement has documented a nearly 700% increase in assaults on ICE officers. Officials attribute the rise in part to online platforms that publish officers’ personal information, including names, addresses and photographs, sometimes targeting their families and children.
“These criminals are taking the side of vicious cartels and human traffickers,” Noem said. “We won’t allow it in America.”
Two Portland-based groups, “Rose City Counter-Info” and “The Crustian Daily,” have been identified by federal officials as publishing such materials online. In addition, flyers with officers’ names, images and threats have reportedly been posted in neighborhoods, including messages like “NO PEACE FOR ICE” and “CHINGA LA MIGRA.”
An ICE facility in Portland has also faced attacks in recent weeks, according to DHS. Officials said rioters have vandalized federal property, posted death threats and sprayed graffiti outside the building, including the phrase “Kill Your Masters.” In one case, trash was allegedly dumped on an ICE official’s lawn, accompanied by a threatening message.
Federal officials say these actions are taking place amid increased hostility toward law enforcement, citing two recent Fourth of July weekend shootings in Texas that left two federal officers seriously injured.
DHS officials also criticized so-called “sanctuary city” policies in Portland and elsewhere, saying they hinder cooperation between local and federal agencies, creating additional safety risks for law enforcement.
Noem said the agency is pursuing legal action and vowed accountability for individuals who target federal personnel.
The department has not disclosed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the threats or doxxing efforts. The investigation remains ongoing.
