Chaotic Protests Turn Violent: Border Patrol Agents' Vehicle Attacked with Rocks
Law Enforcement Intensification: Patel Threatens FBI Action Against Anyone Attacking Police Officers amidst Los Angeles Unrest Triggered by ICE Raids
Border Patrol agents trying to exit an anti-ICE demonstration in Paramount, California, over the weekend found themselves under attack. Their government vehicle was bombarded with rocks, stones, and concrete while on the road. (Exclusive to FOX via Federal Source)
Following two consecutive nights of aggressive anti-ICE rallies in Los Angeles, the FBI Director, Kash Patel, issued a stern warning: "assaulting a law enforcement officer willresult in jail time-plain and simple."
"The location, mode of arrival, or rationale behind your protest doesn't matter," Patel stated to our digital platform, Digital. "If local authorities choose not to support their law enforcement personnel, the FBI will step in."
President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum authorizing the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to Paramount, California, following instances of Border Patrol vehicles being pelted with rocks, stones, and concrete, shattering windshields.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief, Michael W. Banks, shared an image of a Border Patrol agent's bloodied hand, sustained from a rock flying through a windshield.
Medical attention was required for an injured Border Patrol agent, as a result of a flying rock. (Exclusive to FOX via Federal Source)
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Federal sources confirmed that the agents may have possibly been killed by the flying debris.
" locale won't back our law enforcement personnel, we @FBI will," Patel posted on X.
The bureau possesses a dedicated force for immigration, boasting its highest concentration in Los Angeles.
Several individuals have already been arrested for assaulting a federal agent, Banks confirmed.
Individuals brandishing Mexican flags gesticulated near a burning car following multiple ICE detentions in Paramount, Los Angeles County. (REUTERS/Barbara Davidson)
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Friday night's riot in Los Angeles saw over 1,000 protesters surrounding a federal law enforcement building, assaulting ICE agents, slashing tires, and defacing properties.
The fiery demonstration in Paramount marked the second consecutive day of substantial violent protests in Los Angeles.
A car was engulfed in flames during a standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement, following multiple ICE detentions in Los Angeles County. (Reuters/Barbara Davidson)
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warned that protesters would not hinder ICE agents, adding a note of caution to the rioters.
"If you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face the full brunt of the law," Noem posted on X.
FBI Deputy Director, Dan Bongino, stated that the agency is actively seeking identification of those hurling rocks at operational vehicles, noting "time is on our side."
"One of the assailants in this video is wearing a helmet, and we will utilize our investigative tools to locate the individual," Bongino posted on X. "I strongly recommend you surrender, as we're running out of patience."
Alexandra Koch, a breaking news writer for Digital, covers a wide range of topics including violent protests, crime, religion, and the military. Prior to joining Digital, she reported on breaking news, religion, and the military in the southeast.
- The FBI Director, Kash Patel, warned that assaulting law enforcement officers, such as those under attack during the chaotic protests, will result in jail time.
- The location of the protests doesn't matter to the FBI, according to Director Patel. If local authorities fail to support their law enforcement personnel, the FBI will step in.
- The FBI is actively seeking the identification of individuals who hurled rocks at operational vehicles during the protests, as stated by FBI Deputy Director, Dan Bongino.
