A series of recent statements by elected Democratic officials has intensified debate over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices and officer safety. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told a public forum that her city maintains a “rapid-response network” to warn residents when they see “masked men getting out of unmarked cars,” a reference critics interpreted as guidance on evading ICE operations. In Washington, Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois labeled ICE a “terrorist organization” during a House appearance. Conservative groups cite internal data showing assaults against ICE officers have risen nearly 800 percent and argue such rhetoric fuels the violence. Ramirez has not retracted her remarks. The controversy extends to Arizona, where State Sen. Analise Ortiz has publicly defended notifying constituents of potential ICE activity and is accused of doxxing federal agents. State Senate President Warren Petersen has referred the matter to the U.S. Attorney and opened an ethics inquiry. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said tipping off targets 'endangers law-enforcement and weakens national security' and could amount to obstruction of justice. Together, the incidents underscore growing friction between some progressive officials and federal immigration authorities as DHS reports a sharp increase in confrontations with agents pursuing immigration-related arrests.