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He also highlighted efforts by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to scrutinize and possibly prosecute individuals making threats or inciting violence. A particular concern was a caller at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, who called for the dismantling of ICE agents - a clear example of violent rhetoric that Homan considers terroristic threats.
Addressing Violent Threats and Prosecutions
Homan confirmed that threatening or inciting violence against ICE agents is taken seriously and is prosecutable under federal law. He expressed confidence that the DOJ, led by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi, is actively pursuing those responsible for threats and violence, emphasizing that the number of prosecutions related to interference with ICE operations has risen dramatically—by over 1,000%.