DHS Slams NYT: ICE Does Not Deport U.S. Citizens, Cites 1000% Surge In Assaults On Agents

DHS issued a national press release rebutting a New York Times report, asserting ICE does not arrest or deport U.S. citizens and that any citizen arrests stem from assault, obstruction, or interference with agents. The statement lists case-specific pushbacks, defends detention standards and access to counsel, and links media narratives to a reported 1000% surge in assaults on DHS/ICE personnel. The release frames operations as targeted and emphasizes officer safety following recent attacks on ICE facilities.