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AP

Federal agents carried out an arrest operation Friday morning in a U.S. suburb, where they detained a man accused of making violent threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and several "well-known political figures," according to court records obtained by the ABC7 I-Team.

According to court documents, the detainee allegedly used various means of communication, including emails and online posts, to spread explicit warnings of violence directed at both federal immigration enforcement officials and high-profile political figures. Although authorities did not immediately release the names of the public figures in question, the case has raised serious concerns, as it comes amid growing political and social tensions surrounding debates about immigration and national security.

The federal investigation reportedly lasted several weeks after detecting a pattern of credible threats that, according to prosecutors, could have resulted in concrete acts of violence. Sources close to the case indicated that the detained individual displayed obsessive and hostile behavior regarding the government's immigration policies, prompting a swift response by law enforcement agencies to prevent the threats from escalating.

The arrest highlights the increasing risks faced by public officials in the United States, especially those working in sensitive areas such as immigration. Civil rights organizations warned that while criticism and protests are part of the democratic debate, threats of violence represent a serious danger that must be firmly addressed in order to protect both public servants and democratic institutions.

Federal authorities confirmed that the defendant will face serious charges for threats against federal officials and interstate officials, offenses that could carry lengthy prison sentences. The case adds to a growing list of incidents in which immigration officials and national politicians become the targets of threats.