In this LifeZette article, lawmakers and analysts argue that violent attacks against ICE agents are overwhelmingly concentrated in a small number of deep-blue sanctuary jurisdictions rather than being a nationwide phenomenon.
- The article cites data claiming that anti-ICE violence is 590 times more likely in just nine sanctuary counties compared to the rest of the country
- These jurisdictions are described as being governed by Democratic leadership with strong sanctuary policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
- Senator Eric Schmitt argues that political rhetoric and local policies in these areas have helped fuel hostility toward ICE agents
- The piece rejects narratives portraying ICE as the instigator of violence, instead placing blame on radical activists and permissive local officials
- Examples are referenced to suggest that assaults and riots against federal agents are highly clustered geographically, not evenly distributed
- The article frames the issue as a public safety concern for federal officers tasked with enforcing immigration law
- Lawmakers quoted call for stronger federal backing of ICE and consequences for jurisdictions that undermine enforcement efforts
Read the full story: https://www.lifezette.com/2026/01/anti-ice-violence-590-times-more-likely-in-these-9-deep-blue-sanctuary-jurisdictions-watch/
