Florida Attorney Lisa White Accused of Threatening Ice Immigration Customs Agents Asking If Bullets Could Pierce Ballistic Vests Homeland Security Agents Gulfport Mississippi Firearm Pepper Spray President Trump Violence
MILITARY signal, reported in US, from wgme.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Florida, United States, Mississippi, Gulfport.
What Happened
A Florida attorney, Lisa White, was arrested in Gulfport, Mississippi, after allegedly threatening to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while attempting to purchase a firearm and pepper spray. According to federal authorities, White made explicit threats to 'kill federal agents' and asked whether certain firearms could penetrate ballistic vests, stating she would target agents' heads if they could not. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) identified White as a Florida attorney in an X post announcing her arrest. She remains in custody as agents prepare federal charges of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threat. ICE reported a 'massive' increase in violence against federal law enforcement, including a 1,600% rise in assaults, a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks, and an 8,000% surge in death threats. The agency emphasized that President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have stated violence against law enforcement 'will not be tolerated.'
Why it matters
Lisa White’s actions reflect a broader trend of escalating threats against federal law enforcement, with ICE reporting dramatic increases in violence. The 1,600% rise in assaults and 8,000% spike in death threats highlight heightened risks for agents, while White’s case underscores the challenges in addressing such threats. Federal authorities are pursuing charges against her for threatening federal officials, and the incident aligns with warnings from Trump and Mullin that violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated, potentially leading to stricter enforcement actions.
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