WASHINGTOND.C, February 14, 2026 – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a strong public warning on February 14, 2026, accusing organized anti-ICE activist groups of actively directing individuals to physically interfere with federal officers during immigration enforcement operations.
In an official post on X (formerly Twitter) from the @ICEgov account, the agency stated:
“Organized anti-ICE groups are INSTRUCTING agitators to physically impede officers during arrests.
That is monumentally dangerous and completely illegal.”
The post included a short video clip (approximately 44 seconds long) apparently intended to illustrate the context of such confrontations or related enforcement activities, though specific details from the footage were not independently described in public metadata.
The statement highlights growing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement operations under the current administration’s policies. ICE emphasized that physically obstructing federal officers poses significant risks to both agents and the public, while violating federal law. Obstructing or impeding a federal officer in the performance of their duties is generally a felony under U.S. statutes (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 111).
The post quickly drew polarized reactions online:
– Supporters of stricter immigration enforcement praised the warning and called for stronger action, including prosecutions for conspiracy or obstruction, and some urged invoking emergency measures.
– Critics accused ICE of exaggeration or overreach, with replies defending protest rights, questioning agency tactics, or pointing to other alleged law enforcement issues.
Several users in replies advocated for mass arrests of obstructors or organizers, while others expressed frustration with perceived lack of prosecution against those instructing interference. A smaller number of responses criticized ICE directly, labeling agents as overly aggressive or undertrained.
The ICE statement comes amid heightened public debate over immigration raids, deportations, and activist resistance in various U.S. cities. No specific groups, locations, or incidents were named in the post itself, but related conversations referenced organizing efforts in places like Columbus, Ohio.
ICE has not released additional details about particular cases or ongoing investigations tied to this warning at the time of publication. Legal experts note that while peaceful protest is protected, direct physical interference with law enforcement can lead to serious federal charges.
Life News Agency will continue monitoring developments related to U.S. immigration enforcement and public safety concerns.
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