Claims of huge rise in assaults against ICE drive responses, but aren’t seen in available data

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Federal law enforcement outside the Cedar Run Apartments, where immigration raids are taking place early Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

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DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin speaks during a news conference at ICE Headquarters, in Washington, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)



Federal law enforcement outside the Cedar Run Apartment
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Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) speaks to the press at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Brunswick, Ga. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 about the training program ICE officers go through. (AP Photo/Fran Ruchalski)

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank speaks during the Colorado Chamber's 2025 Biennial Congressional Luncheon at the Denver Art Museum. Aug. 12, 2025.



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