GOP lawmakers aim to hike penalties on ‘radical Left’ as ICE attacks rise by over 800%

First on Fox: House Republicans are promoting legislation to strengthen punishment for those who beat or obstruct immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents (ICE) Illegal immigration and criminal law enforcement.

Rep. Ashley Hinson of R-Iowa introduced the “Protection and Respect ICE Act” supported by Brad Knott of RN.C. and Diana Harshbarger of R-Tenn. The measure would have the greatest imprisonment and fines to be fines for assault, resistance or obstruction of ice sheet agents or employees.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported in July that hockey officials between late January and mid-July increased attacks by 830% between late January and mid-July compared to the same period in 2024.

Rep. Ashley Hinson is introducing a bill to beat ice officials to a huge attack. (Reuters; Getty)

A Hinson spokesman told Fox News Digital the bill was designed to block violence against anti-ICE protesters against federal agents.

Hinson tied the surge in attacks to progressive activists.

“Not standing together law enforcementthe radical left side has dangerous illegal aliens, and even want to strip the gears of ice to ensure they are safe. This is unacceptable,” she told Fox News Digital.

President Donald Trump speaks with the FIFA World Cup Championship Trophy in Washington on August 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

“Anyone who attacks the Icefield Agents must face the harshest punishment.”

Congressional Republicans and Trump administration have soared resources since regaining control of the federal government earlier this year.

President Donald Trump The orders for ICE-led attacks in major U.S. cities have also sparked strong opposition from Democratic and progressive groups.

People protested against our immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) raids at San Antonio City Hall in San Antonio, Texas on June 11, 2025. (Brendan Bell/Getty Image)

Chicago is It is reportedly the latest city Prepare for ice suppression and the deployment of the National Guard. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker both criticized the move.

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Johnson signed an executive order last week banning Chicago police from cooperating with “any illegal or unconstitutional action taken by federal law enforcement or the U.S. armed forces in the city of Chicago.”