EXCLUSIVE: DHS Secretary Mullin slams sanctuary politicians as attacks on ICE officers skyrocket

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attributed an increase in assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to sanctuary politicians and anti-ICE demonstrations. According to DHS data cited by Mullin, assaults against ICE officers increased 1,649% since January 2025. Mullin did not specify the baseline period for the calculation or provide detailed methodology. The DHS report did not name specific sanctuary jurisdictions or quantify the number of assaults in absolute terms.

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