Following a deadly anti-ICE shooting in Dallas, Texas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced heightened security measures at ICE facilities across the country. The incident, which resulted in one detainee’s death and two injuries, involved Joshua Jahn, a man who meticulously planned and executed an ambush. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Jahn fired indiscriminately from a rooftop at the ICE facility and a van where victims were harmed before killing himself. A bullet with ‘ANTI-ICE’ written on it was found at the scene. FBI Director Kash Patel noted that investigations revealed a handwritten note expressing a desire to instill fear in ICE agents. In response to the incident and other acts of violence against ICE, including bomb threats and online doxing, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called for increased security measures. She emphasized that the rise in attacks, over 1,000%, demands stronger protection for ICE personnel. Conservative immigration experts have endorsed the decision, highlighting the need to address the rhetoric that contributes to the hostility towards ICE. Concerns over violence against ICE have intensified after numerous protests against the agency, especially during the Trump administration’s deportation efforts. Critics argue that the rhetoric from the left has real-world consequences, and the Dallas shooting serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by ICE officers.