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Other incidents include a failed bomb threat at the same Dallas ICE office in August and a firing on a Border Patrol facility in Macallen, Texas, earlier in the year. These recurrent attacks highlight rising tensions and the peril faced by immigration officials amid polarized political debates over immigration policies.
Law Enforcement Response and Ongoing Investigation
FBI agents are leading the investigation, with officials describing the incident as targeted. The Dallas ICE office in question is a modest facility, primarily used for short-term detention and processing of detainees before transfer to larger centers. Despite its small capacity, the attack has profound symbolic and operational implications.