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Women Dox ICE Agents Amid Surging Threats and Violence

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A surge of anti-ICE sentiment drives doxxing on dating apps as women lure ICE agents into dates and share information.
A Massachusetts user said she was part of a group of about 20 women involved in this doxxing scheme.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned these actions and warned they could lead to felony charges.
Assaults against ICE agents have surged 1,300%, with death threats up 8,000%, prompting concerns for families.

History

Historical Context

Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surged in 2019, driven by a 163% increase in arrests from 2017 to 2018, as reported by the ACLU. This unrest echoes the broader anti-ICE sentiment that intensified during the Trump administration, culminating in significant public backlash and legal scrutiny of ICE's enforcement tactics, which many critics liken to a militarized police force.

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Story summary

A surge of anti-ICE sentiment drives doxxing on dating apps as women lure ICE agents into dates and share information.
A Massachusetts user said she was part of a group of about 20 women involved in this doxxing scheme.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned these actions and warned they could lead to felony charges.
Assaults against ICE agents have surged 1,300%, with death threats up 8,000%, prompting concerns for families.

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