A New York man has been arrested and hit with federal charges for threatening to kill an ICE officer and his children in a string of violent social media posts.
Matthew White, 41, of Jamestown, allegedly posted several threats on X directed at federal immigration agents and Department of Homeland Security officials. On April 18, he wrote, “Kill them all, ICE is the new age gestapo, stop them.”
Just over a week later, on April 29, White responded to a video of Border Czar Tom Homan with: “Then understand that if your ICE agents don’t show proof of identity and a signed warrant, we will kill them.”
In another disturbing post following an ICE operation in Virginia, White wrote, “I can’t wait to put a bullet into this guy’s brain, but first his children.” ICE confirmed the comment was made in response to a specific enforcement action at a Virginia courthouse in April 2025.
“The defendant stands accused of making vile threats against officers and agents who risk their lives every day to uphold an oath they swore to protect the public — even those who wish them harm,” said Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge at ICE HSI Buffalo.
“There is no place in our community for such hate against any human beings, including and especially innocent children,” Keegan added. “Let it be known, HSI Buffalo is unflinchingly committed to finding and investigating any individuals who threaten, or who are intent on hurting, members of our law enforcement community.”
White’s arrest comes amid a sharp surge in violence targeting ICE. Attacks against agents and federal officers involved in immigration enforcement have jumped nearly 700% compared to last year.
On July 4, a group allegedly attempted to ambush ICE agents outside the Prairieland Detention Facility in Texas, leaving a responding police officer shot. Ten individuals have been charged with attempted murder in that case.