Threatening Letter Urges Violence Against ICE Agents Sent to California GOP Chapter
SONOMA, Calif. — An anonymous letter delivered to the Sonoma County Republican Party chapter has sparked alarm after it called for violent action against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, urging that they be sent “home in a body bag.” The 12-page document, titled “A Real American Response to Foreign Terrorist Invasions,” not only derides ICE officers but also contains detailed instructions on constructing chemical explosive devices.
The letter, which arrived without a return address or any reference to Sonoma County, mocks ICE agents for allegedly living out a “Call of Duty” fantasy with real assault weapons. It explicitly calls for an all-out war against the federal agency tasked with enforcing immigration laws and combating cross-border crime. The Sonoma County GOP confirmed the receipt of the threatening correspondence but has not identified any suspects.
Federal authorities have taken the threat seriously given the specificity of the bomb-making instructions and the direct call for violence against government personnel. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which operates under the Department of Homeland Security, has faced increasing scrutiny and protests in recent years related to its immigration enforcement policies. However, calls for violence against ICE agents mark a dangerous escalation.
Law enforcement officials are coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security and local agencies to investigate the source of the letter and assess any credible threats to ICE personnel. The FBI and other federal law enforcement partners routinely monitor threats against federal officers, especially those involved in sensitive operations like immigration enforcement.
This incident follows a pattern of heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement across the United States. Recent protests and violent incidents targeting ICE agents have raised concerns about the safety of officers carrying out their duties. The letter’s language, which includes urging agents be sent “home in a body bag,” echoes rhetoric that federal officials warn can incite real-world violence.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE have both emphasized their commitment to protecting their personnel and the communities they serve. They have called on the public to report any suspicious activity or threats that could endanger law enforcement officers.
Local and federal authorities continue to investigate the letter’s origins and are urging vigilance among political organizations and government offices that may be targeted. The Sonoma County GOP has condemned the letter and reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful political discourse.
The broader political climate around immigration enforcement remains highly charged, with debates over policy often sparking protests and, in some cases, threats against officials. The American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups have called for reforms to immigration policy while condemning violence against law enforcement personnel.
As investigations proceed, officials stress the importance of addressing political grievances through lawful and peaceful means, underscoring that threats and violence undermine democratic processes and public safety.
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