ICE Director Responds to Governor Pritzker's Crime Joke and Agent Safety Concerns

ICE Agents Facing Violence and Threats

• ⚠️ Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons states that ICE agents in Chicago have had bounties on their heads, with calls for the kidnapping and death of ICE agents.
• ⚡ Agents are reportedly being rammed, attacked, and spit on daily, which Lyons describes as "disgusting" and "not a laughing matter."
• 🤝 Lyons emphasizes the need for support from state and local agencies, noting that federal agencies like ATF, DEA, and FBI are assisting ICE's special response and SWAT teams.

Criticism of Governor Pritzker's Remarks

• 🗣️ Lyons expresses strong disapproval of Governor Pritzker's attempt to downplay the violence and chaos by making jokes about the situation.
• 🎯 He believes that elected officials not taking the violence against ICE officers seriously will only lead to the situation getting worse.
• 🎙️ The remarks come in response to Pritzker's sarcastic comments about crime in Chicago, which contrasted sharply with President Trump's more serious assessment.

Concerns Over Illegal Aliens and Commercial Vehicles

• 🚚 ICE has arrested at least 91 illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles, including an Indian national found with a New York State-issued commercial driver's license (CDL) marked "no name given" and a Real ID star.
• 🚨 Lyons highlights the danger of illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles, especially those transporting hazardous materials, given the potential for unknown individuals to be behind the wheel.
• 📜 He criticizes sanctuary states for issuing driver's licenses to individuals who have no legal right to be in the country, posing a risk to American citizens.

Addressing Threats Against DHS Personnel

• ✈️ DHS issued a warning on X regarding a flyer encouraging people in Portland to shine laser pointers at DHS helicopters, a federal felony.
• ⚖️ The Department of Justice (DOJ) is working with DHS to prosecute individuals for such acts, including an illegal alien arrested in October for shining lasers at pilots.
• 🤝 Lyons praises the partnership with the DOJ in ensuring the safety of DHS personnel, particularly CBP air and marine units, by identifying and apprehending those who commit crimes against them.