The FBI has arrested a protester who made violent threats against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer and his family during a protest at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the arrest, which followed his promise that the individual, captured on video, would be apprehended.

Threats and Arrest

The protester was recorded threatening the officer, saying, “I will kill your whole family. Your children and wife all dead.” Blanche condemned the threats as a federal crime, emphasizing the severity of targeting an officer’s family. The protester has not yet been publicly identified.

The incident occurred during a protest that saw about 100 individuals gather outside the detention center, where they were accused of assaulting law enforcement officers. The protest, which has been ongoing for several nights, included participants brandishing umbrellas and gas masks to protect against pepper spray used by agents to disperse the crowd. Nine protesters were arrested during the clashes on Thursday night, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Background and Reactions

Protests began on May 22 after detainees at the facility alleged they were being denied medical care and due process. DHS has denied these claims. The situation has been exacerbated by local law enforcement’s reported refusal to assist federal agents, attributed to state-level directives.

Blanche took to social media to confirm the arrest, stating, “Told you. @FBI just arrested the man who threatened to kill ICE officers and their families.” The protest and subsequent arrests highlight ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the treatment of detainees.

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