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Attorney General Calls ICE-Threatening Protester “Disgusting,” 9 Arrested.

5/31/2026

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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche called the protester “disgusting” and vowed to locate and charge him.
The Department of Justice identified the 26-year-old New Jersey suspect as Brendan John Geier, who threatened an ICE officer’s family outside Newark’s Delaney Hall and was arrested.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said nine arrests occurred during Thursday night’s protest, where demonstrators tried to block vehicles and rioters bit, kicked and punched.

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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche called the protester “disgusting” and vowed to locate and charge him.
The Department of Justice identified the 26-year-old New Jersey suspect as Brendan John Geier, who threatened an ICE officer’s family outside Newark’s Delaney Hall and was arrested.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said nine arrests occurred during Thursday night’s protest, where demonstrators tried to block vehicles and rioters bit, kicked and punched.