CHICAGO – A suburban Chicago subject has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against federal law enforcement and prominent political figures, the FBI’s Chicago office confirmed.
What we know:
Federal investigators say the alleged threats were directed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and several high-profile political figures.
The FBI made the arrest Friday morning, and charges are expected to be announced later today.
Dig deeper:
The timing coincides with plans by the Trump administration to step up immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area.
The administration has also said it intends to deploy the National Guard to assist with efforts to curb violence in the city.
What they’re saying:
“The FBI has zero tolerance for anyone who makes the criminal decision to compromise the safety of those who serve and protect our communities,” FBI Chicago said in a post on social media.
What we don’t know:
Authorities have not yet released the person’s name, age, or specific location in the suburbs.
Details about how the threats were communicated have also not been made public.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by FBI Chicago.
