Department of Justice Confirms Federal Manhunt for Rioter Who Threatened ICE Agent and Family
The Department of Justice confirmed federal authorities are hunting a man caught on video threatening to murder an ICE agent and his entire family. Acting Attorney General Todd Blance announced the individual will be arrested and prosecuted under federal statutes protecting law enforcement officers from threats and intimidation.
The video shows a masked rioter confronting an ICE officer during civil unrest. The suspect issued explicit death threats directly to the agent’s face. You’re dead. You’re dead, your wife, your whole family. I’ll kill them all, the man said on camera. He then added I have your face, apparently believing he could identify and target the officer later.
🚨 BREAKING: Acting AG Todd Blance just CONFIRMED federal law enforcement will be ARRESTING the man I caught on video threatening to KlLL an ICE agent and his family
"I PROMISE you, we WILL find him, and when we find him, we will ARREST him, because it is a crime not only to… https://t.co/mkueJ0hIKr pic.twitter.com/w9dc9Va1pe
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 28, 2026
Blance addressed the threats during remarks on law enforcement protection. We all have his face. Yeah, so do we, the Acting AG said. I promise you we will find him, and when we find him we will arrest him, because it is a crime not only to threaten law enforcement but not surprisingly to threaten their family as well.
The ICE agent was performing his duties when confronted. The officer maintained professional composure despite the violent threats against himself and his family members including children. Blance described the incident as disgusting and emphasized the personal nature of the attack.
What is this man doing? He’s just doing his job standing there, Blance said, referring to the ICE officer. The Acting AG called the rioter’s behavior reprehensible for targeting an agent’s innocent family members.
Federal law provides severe penalties for threatening law enforcement officers. The statutes include enhanced charges when threats extend to family members. The suspect faces potential federal prosecution that could result in years of prison time.
The video was captured by independent journalist Nick Sortor who documented the confrontation. Sortor’s footage provided federal investigators with clear visual evidence of the crime including the suspect’s face and voice. The recording shows the man making direct eye contact with the ICE officer while issuing the threats.
The Department of Justice treats threats against immigration enforcement agents as serious federal crimes. Under current leadership, the administration has committed to protecting federal officers who enforce immigration law from intimidation and violence. The response signals zero tolerance for attacks on personnel carrying out border security operations.
The incident occurred during riots involving multiple agitators confronting law enforcement. ICE agents have faced increasing hostility while conducting enforcement operations. The threats represent an escalation from verbal harassment to explicit promises of violence against officers and their families.
Federal investigators now possess identifying information about the suspect. Law enforcement agencies are coordinating to locate and apprehend the individual. Once arrested, the suspect will face federal charges in court.
Blance’s public confirmation of the manhunt serves as a warning to others who might consider threatening federal agents. The message is clear: threatening law enforcement officers or their families will result in federal prosecution with the full weight of the Justice Department behind it.
The case demonstrates how modern technology and citizen journalism can assist law enforcement. The video evidence provides prosecutors with ironclad documentation of the crime. The suspect’s own words and face are preserved on camera for use in court.
ICE agents operate in hostile environments while enforcing immigration law. The threats against this officer and his family reveal the dangers federal personnel face. The Justice Department’s response aims to deter future attacks and protect agents doing their jobs.
The suspect remains at large but faces imminent arrest. Federal resources are dedicated to locating him. When apprehended, he will discover that threatening a federal agent’s family carries consequences far beyond anything he imagined when he made those threats on camera.
