This Fox News segment reports on a sharp increase in violent assaults against ICE agents and the growing issue of doxing. The report highlights an 830% rise in assaults compared to the previous year, using an incident in Oklahoma where an agent was dragged by a car as a prime example. The discussion covers the political divide on the issue, contrasting the Trump administration's promise to prosecute attackers and doxers with a legislative push by some Democrats to "unmask" agents. The hosts and guests heavily criticize the border policies of the previous Biden administration while praising the current administration for achieving historically low border encounter numbers. The segment also touches on potential future immigration reform, the role of sanctuary cities in releasing criminal aliens, and a brief discussion on the congressional investigation into the Biden family.
The Rising Dangers for ICE Agents and the Political Divide on Immigration
0:00:02 - Assaults on ICE Agents Rise Sharply: The segment opens with exclusive photos of an injured ICE agent in Oklahoma, reporting an 830% increase in assaults on agents between January-July of this year compared to the same period last year.
0:00:36 - Violent Incident in Oklahoma: A specific case is detailed where a Honduran national, Joseé Melgar Rivas, allegedly dragged an ICE officer with his car for several hundred feet during an attempted arrest after refusing to exit his vehicle.
0:01:06 - Administration Vows Prosecution: DHS Secretary Gohmert states the administration will prosecute those who dox ICE agents "to the fullest extent of the law," while the acting ICE director notes the suspect in the Oklahoma case had previously cut off an ankle monitor.
0:02:32 - Controversy Over "Unmasking" Agents: A bill proposed by Democratic senators Cory Booker and Alex Padilla aims to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks. President Trump has stated he would not sign such a bill.
0:04:35 - Criticism of Former Biden Advisor: The hosts mock a New York Times op-ed by a former Biden border advisor on how to fix the immigration system, with commentators calling the prior administration's policies a catastrophic failure that led to historic illegal immigration and fentanyl deaths.
0:07:13 - Historically Low Border Encounters: The hosts praise the Trump administration's border policies, citing June statistics as proof of success. Key numbers include the lowest monthly total encounters in CBP history (25,228), a new historic low for Border Patrol apprehensions (8,024), and zero parole releases compared to over 27,000 in June of the previous year.
0:08:33 - Debating Future Immigration Reform: The discussion turns to a potential immigration plan for undocumented individuals already in the U.S. for years, particularly those in agriculture. The proposed "regularization" plan would involve fines and a sponsor but no amnesty or citizenship, though it is noted that this idea is divisive among conservatives.
0:10:08 - Doxing Threats Against Agents: A DHS memo calls on the Justice Department to prosecute individuals who dox agents. The report features an ICE special agent whose personal information and photo with his wife were posted online, leading to death threats and forcing his family to install security cameras.
0:18:51 - Sanctuary Cities Exposed: The segment highlights a case in Arlington, Virginia, where a convicted felon and previously deported rapist was released from local custody despite an ICE detainer, forcing agents to track him down in the community. Acting ICE Director Todd Lions argues this is a direct result of sanctuary policies that endanger both agents and the public.