In this American Greatness article, Debra Heine reports that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche vowed federal action after an anti-ICE agitator was filmed allegedly threatening an ICE agent and the agent’s family during unrest outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark.
- Blanche said on Fox News that threatening federal law enforcement officers or their families is a crime and promised the individual would be found and arrested.
- The incident reportedly occurred during anti-ICE demonstrations outside Delaney Hall, where agitators have clashed with federal agents.
- Independent journalist Nick Sortor recorded the confrontation and argued that such threats are why ICE agents often wear masks.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said roughly 100 anti-ICE rioters gathered outside the facility on May 27 and that six people were arrested for assaulting law enforcement.
- Mullin warned that anyone who assaults or obstructs ICE officers will be prosecuted “to the fullest extent of the law.”
- The article frames the demonstrations as being encouraged by Democratic officials, while also noting claims from critics about conditions inside the facility.
- Mullin disputed allegations about poor treatment of detainees, saying the facility provides food, water, blankets, medical treatment, and communication access.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill called for state health inspectors to be allowed into Delaney Hall, while Mullin responded that state health representatives had already inspected the kitchen area that day.
- Border Czar Tom Homan defended Delaney Hall as a well-run facility and said ICE facilities accommodate religious dietary needs.
Read the full story: https://amgreatness.com/2026/05/28/acting-ag-blanche-anti-ice-agitator-will-be-arrested-for-threating-agent-during-nj-riot/
