Protester Calls for Violence Against ICE Agents at Chicago Rally

URGENT UPDATE: A protester at a “No Kings” rally in Chicago, Illinois, on October 19, 2025, made alarming calls for violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In a shocking video captured by GrayStak’s Christopher Sweat, the activist urged supporters to “grab a gun” and eliminate ICE agents as part of a purported fight against a “fascist system.”

The protester, standing in front of a sign for the Progressive Labor Party, declared, “You gotta grab a gun, we gotta turn around the guns on this fascist system. These ICE agents gotta get shot and wiped out!” His inflammatory remarks have raised serious concerns about the escalating rhetoric at these protests.

This incident unfolds as assaults against ICE agents have surged by an astonishing 1,000% since former President Trump reentered office and intensified his crackdown on illegal immigration, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In recent developments, three women were indicted for live-streaming their visit to an ICE agent’s home, further highlighting the dangerous climate surrounding these officials.

Organizers of the “No Kings” protests claim that approximately 7 million Americans participated in over 2,700 protests across major U.S. cities to challenge what they describe as “authoritarianism.” The movement asserts that America “will not be ruled by fear, force, or one man’s power grab.”

The protests have seen a disturbing trend of violent rhetoric, with multiple participants expressing desires to harm government officials. One protester in Seattle openly stated he wanted to kill White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, labeling him a Nazi. A woman at a protest in Portland, Maine, claimed that reading Trump’s obituary would be a “wonderful birthday present.”

In Chicago, another protester made a threatening gesture towards counter-protesters displaying a flag honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. This increasing hostility and calls for violence have alarmed law enforcement and community leaders alike.

As this situation develops, authorities are closely monitoring protests nationwide, stressing that such incendiary rhetoric poses a significant threat to public safety. The DHS continues to highlight the dangers faced by ICE agents amid rising tensions around immigration policies.

WHAT’S NEXT: With protests scheduled to continue in the coming days, officials are urging calm and calling for dialogue rather than violence. The nation watches as the “No Kings” movement evolves, questioning how these protests will impact ongoing discussions about immigration and civil rights in America.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.