Anti-ice riots could lead to serious federal accusations, a retired FBI agent says

As anti-ice riots and anxiety continue In Los Angeles And in many major US cities, retired FBI agents say serious accusations could come against those who are wreaking havoc.

“Federal authorities may explain violent behavior during the protest As a domestic terrorist attack If evidence is available, individuals intended to be threatened by individuals or to influence government decisions through force, retired FBI special agent Jason Pack told Fox News Digital.

“Federal law defines domestic terrorism, but there are no specific criminal charges under that name,” Pack explained.

A Justice Department spokesman told Fox News Digital at this point “nothing is off the table.”

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“As the Attorney General has directed, this Department of Justice will claim the most serious and easily proven crimes. In each of these cases, we have carefully followed the evidence to seek the strongest sentence permitted by law against these domestic terrorists, and none have fallen off the table.”

– Department of Justice spokesman

Pack added that prosecutors “usually use existing laws to file charges such as arson, assault on federal officers, destruction of property, conspiracy and other charges.”

“Importantly, peaceful protesters who exercise their First Amendment rights without violence are not subject to terrorism investigations or accusations. The term applies only when criminal conduct crosses boundaries into ideologically driven violence,” Pack said.

Puck said that while U.S. law does not include “specific crimes called domestic terrorism,” the government still uses that term to describe certain dangerous behaviors.

“If someone commits a violent crime, whether it’s setting up a fire, police attacks, or destroying government property, if they do that to scare people or promote political beliefs, the FBI can treat it as domestic terrorism,” Pack explained.

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John Yu, former Associate Deputy Attorney General and UC Berkeley Law Professor, repeatedly stated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) “has a lot of basis for asking people to obstruct federal officers and justice.”

Puck once again emphasized that this is not the case for peaceful protesters. Only those who commit or plan violence under political motivation.

“The actual charges come from other criminal laws, but the label of terrorism could lead to more serious investigations and more severe sentences,” Pack said.

However, Pack said “protest-related violence” carried out by anarchist or individuals with anti-government beliefs is likely to be labeled domestic terrorism.

“Federal agencies like the FBI And the Department of Homeland Security sees some of the domestic violent extremists as part of the domestic terrorist threat landscape, particularly when violence is organized, politically motivated and targets law enforcement or government agencies,” Pack said.

“Anarchists are planning before they show up. They will discuss where to meet, who brings what, who brings what, who brings, how to fuse, where they see police and how to respond when law enforcement is pushed back,” Pack continued.

Pack said law enforcement analysts are responsible for these escalating riots on a core group of organized anarchists, consisting of around 60 individuals who slipped into the protest crowd.

“They didn’t come in March. They started implementing plans they’ve been developing for years. The slogans aren’t theirs. They rely on structure.

“Many people arrive late and wear black clothes. They will change clothes soon after to avoid being identified,” he continued. “They know where the cameras are, how to create gaps in police lines, how to induce crowd reactions that lead to violence.”

Pack said these specific types of agitators are on a “mission to steal trust.” Hijacking peaceful protests. ”

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“When these groups act, they don’t start small. They target very visible places like bridges, courthouses, highways, etc. They use distractions and speed, record their reactions with the police, and record their reactions. Their goals induce fuel.

Pack also referenced these tactics that worked for George Floyd in 2020 And anti-faurit, That’s why they’re using them now again, he said, except that they’re more refined now.

“They turn public anger into conflict, disappear into smoke and let the community deal with damage. Their methods are professional,” Pack explained.

“Their motivations are radical and their influence is growing.”

Senator Tom Cotton has introduced two new bills designed to bring more severe consequences for violent protesters, especially those targeting federal agents, or those who are illegally in the country.

“A mob who attacks ice officers and engages in violent acts should face severe consequences,” Cotton said in a statement. “My bill makes it clear that Americans don’t tolerate it. Lawless riot And then there are guardrails from professional crime prosecutors who have failed to enforce the law. ”

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The FBI said it would investigate and investigate organized efforts created to cause confusion in Los Angeles.

Hundreds have been arrested in Los Angeles, cars are burning, and tensions between mobs and law enforcement continue to be rampant.

Interviewed “Craman Countdown” Last week, LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman issued a warning to violent mobs.

“We’re coming after those criminals because we’re using these protests and otherwise legal protests to commit these violent and criminal acts. We’ll hold them accountable and they’ll be put to trial,” Hochman vowed.

President Trump was pushed back by several Democrats after deploying 700 U.S. Marines to support police and the National Guard to restore peace in Los Angeles.

“President Trump will always support and defend brave law enforcement officers who are being attacked by violent left-wing rants. Those targeting law enforcement officers will be responsible for the full extent of the law,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital.

Appearing in Fox News last week, Cotton argued that it was the actions of protesters, not the federal resources or deportation efforts that were “provocative.”

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“Enforcing federal law is not provocative, and doing what President Trump has campaigned is not provocative,” he said.

“The provocative thing is that all of these illegal aliens are waving foreign flags to get cars burned. Now joined by professional agitators who are sympathetic from Antifa and Pro-Hamas.”

Fox News Digital contacted the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for comment.

Morgan Phillips of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, murder, national crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com