Gregg Jarrett on Rising Violence Against ICE Agents by Far-Left Groups

Surge in Attacks on ICE Agents

• 📈 Attacks on ICE agents have significantly increased, with approximately 80 incidents in the first six months of the year compared to 10 in the same period last year.
• 🎯 The violence is attributed to groups that identify as anti-fascists, who have shifted from peaceful protest to violent actions.

The Texas ICE Facility Ambush

• 💥 A recent attack on an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas, involved spray-painting ICE vehicles and using fireworks to lure agents out before firing 30 rounds, injuring one agent.
• ⚖️ This incident is described as an ambush and is typical of escalating violence seen in other locations, such as Los Angeles.

Legal Ramifications and Group Tactics

• 🚨 Perpetrators face serious charges including attempted murder, terrorism-related offenses, aiding and abetting, and obstruction of justice.
• 💬 The speaker notes the difficulty in uncovering planned attacks in advance, despite efforts by agencies like the FBI, ICE, and their investigative teams.

Evolution of Militancy

• ⚠️ The current militancy is seen as a dark and dangerous turn from the BLM and "defund the police" movements of five years ago.
• 🧩 Law enforcement, particularly the FBI, works to infiltrate these secret organizations and cells, often relying on lesser players to provide information about future plans and other groups after arrests are made.

Concerns Over Left-Wing Extremism

• 📰 A Washington Post report highlighted a secretive network of Dallas anti-fascists allegedly behind the Texas attack, described as a far-left political resistance showing signs of increasing violence.
• 🤝 These individuals reportedly moved into a neighborhood, identified as trans, and engaged in hand-to-hand combat training, adopting a militant stance.