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The U.S. Justice Department is searching for a protester captured on video allegedly threatening the life of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and his family during ongoing demonstrations outside Delaney Hall in Newark. In the video, the protestor can be heard shouting, "I’ll kill your whole f---ing family. Your whole f---ing family is dead. Your children, your wife — all dead." ICE Newark rioter: “I HAVE YOUR FACE, MOTHERF***ER” “Your WHOLE F***ING FAMILY is DEAD!” “Your KIDS. Your WIFE. ALL DEAD!” This is the type of TERRORISM Democrats WANT ICE agents to face by de-masking them pic.twitter.com/d36Iv8JpAj — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 28, 2026 The incident comes as tensions continue to escalate between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents at the detention facility, where clashes have erupted for several consecutive days. Protesters have accused federal authorities of mistreating detainees, while the Department of Homeland Security has defended conditions inside the facility and condemned what it describes as increasingly aggressive tactics by demonstrators. Appearing on Fox News, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was shown the video and called it "disgusting." Blanche said federal authorities are working to identify the individual seen in the video and are actively working to locate him. He said the protester would face federal charges for the alleged threat against the ICE officer and the officer's family. Delaney Hall protests continue to intensify The controversy surrounding Delaney Hall has become a political flashpoint in New Jersey. Protesters clash with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall detention center on May 27, 2026, in Newark (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) Protesters clash with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall detention center on May 27, 2026, in Newark (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) Protests began after detainees and advocates raised concerns about conditions inside the facility, including allegations involving medical care and food quality. Federal officials have disputed many of those claims. Demonstrations have since grown larger and more confrontational, with multiple arrests reported and several incidents involving pepper spray, chemical irritants and physical confrontations between protesters and federal agents. Gov. Mikie Sherrill appeared outside Delaney Hall earlier this week and reiterated her opposition to the facility, calling for its closure after being denied access. New Jersey officials shift focus toward de-escalation Now, as the rhetoric and confrontations continue to escalate, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is calling for calm. In a statement, Davenport said, "We strongly support the constitutional right to protest, but we ask that everyone conduct themselves peacefully and respectfully while expressing their views. Violence against or by protesters is never acceptable." On May 25, 2026, Gov. Sherrill and NJ Congressional delegates visit Delaney Hall (Courtesy: New Jersey Citizen Action) Governor Sherrill and NJ Congressional delegates visit Delaney Hall on Memorial Day 2026 (Courtesy: New Jersey Citizen Action) The call for de-escalation marks a notable contrast to the political atmosphere earlier in the week, when Sherrill stood alongside protesters and sharply criticized federal immigration authorities. While state leaders continue to raise concerns about conditions inside Delaney Hall, law enforcement officials on both sides are increasingly focused on preventing additional violence outside the facility. The Justice Department and Immigration and Customs enforcement are actively attempting to identify and apprehend the individual seen on video threatening an ICE agent and his family. ICE clashes with protesters at Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark Protesters clash with ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center while demonstrating near the entrance gates, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark. The confrontations during this week began with a stop there by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Immigration Protests New Jersey Protesters clash with ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center while demonstrating near the entrance gates, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Immigration Protests New Jersey Protesters and media are thrown on the road by ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions. Immigration Protests New Jersey Immigration Protests New Jersey (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) Immigration Protests New Jersey ICE agents use their baton as they clash with protesters outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Immigration Protests New Jersey Immigration Protests New Jersey (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) Immigration Protests New Jersey A protester throws a traffic cone to an ICE agent outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Immigration Protests New Jersey Immigration Protests New Jersey (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Immigration Protests New Jersey Masked federal agents stand outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest against the transfer of detainees on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. ICE arrests: 'Worst of the worst' in New Jersey These are recent arrests in New Jersey by Immigration & Customs Enforcement, which labeled these immigrants as "the worst of the worst." Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5 12 ways New Jersey is making it harder for ICE to operate With 12,000 additional officers, Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to ramp up detention efforts this year. In New Jersey, proposed measures have been rolled out at the local, county, state and federal levels. Here's a look at what supporters have proposed as safeguards against unconstitutional actions — and what critics call hindrances to immigration enforcement. NJ asks residents to submit video of ICE agents A new website run by the state Attorney General’s Office lets residents submit video/photos of potentially concerning ICE activities directly to the state. "Federal agents have authority to enforce federal immigration laws, but they must do so lawfully," the Attorney General's website says. "Examples of concerning activity include uses of excessive force, warrantless searches or arrests, racial profiling, wrongful detentions, interference with voting, or other civil-rights violations."