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Arson Attempt at Kansas City Warehouse Sparks Outrage

2/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On February 13, 2026, a woman attempted arson at a Kansas City warehouse believed to be an ICE detention center.
Video shows her spraying the building with a flammable liquid before fleeing.
Platform Ventures owns the property and confirmed it would not sell the warehouse to the federal government.
The incident follows rising tensions, with threats against ICE officials and protests escalating, and actor James Woods criticized the arson.

History

Historical Context

The Occupy ICE movement began in June 2018 in Portland, Oregon, as a response to the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance Policy," which led to the separation of over 2,000 children from their parents. By 2019, protests against ICE surged nationwide, with over 1,000 demonstrators in cities like Los Angeles and New York, reflecting growing public discontent with federal immigration enforcement and escalating tensions surrounding ICE facilities.

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Story summary

On February 13, 2026, a woman attempted arson at a Kansas City warehouse believed to be an ICE detention center.
Video shows her spraying the building with a flammable liquid before fleeing.
Platform Ventures owns the property and confirmed it would not sell the warehouse to the federal government.
The incident follows rising tensions, with threats against ICE officials and protests escalating, and actor James Woods criticized the arson.

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