April 1, 2026 (New York time) – A man wearing clothing resembling a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was assaulted on the streets of Honolulu has no connection to the agency, according to confirmation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Viral video shows the incident occurred Saturday night in the Waikiki area, when a man wearing tactical body armor with the letters “ICE” was attacked by a group of people.
The Incident
According to the video content:
- The man approaches a small group
- Liquid is thrown at him
- Three people restrain him and pull him to the ground
- He is then repeatedly punched and kicked
- At one point, he lies motionless while still being struck in the face
- He eventually stands up on his own and staggers away, showing signs of a bloody nose
Confirmation from DHS
A DHS spokesperson clarified:
- The individual is not an ICE agent
- He has no connection whatsoever to DHS
The agency emphasized:
Impersonating a federal officer will be prosecuted according to the law. In reality, attacks on DHS offices or law enforcement personnel are frequently condemned for causing social disorder. Such behavior threatens public safety and undermines trust in law enforcement forces.
Investigation Information
The Honolulu Police Department stated:
- A 15-year-old teenager has been charged
- Initially arrested on charges of second-degree assault
- Later adjusted to attempted assault
Time of the incident: approximately 8:12 PM Saturday
Victim: 52 years old
The identities of both parties have not been released as the investigation is ongoing.
Related Context
The incident occurred on the same day as a protest titled “No Dictators” in Honolulu—a rebranded version of the “No Kings” movement in the U.S.
Although this incident did not involve an actual ICE agent, DHS stated:
Attacks targeting ICE personnel have increased sharply, including dangerous behaviors such as stalking ICE agents to their homes to intimidate them.
- 1,300% increase in assaults
- 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, such as the recent case of an immigrant suspect ramming an ICE agent in California.
- 8,000% increase in death threats
Previously in Los Angeles, during a “No Kings” protest, images appeared of participants writing slogans on federal buildings calling for attacks on ICE agents. Tensions from these marches sometimes lead to legal troubles, similar to the case of parishioners suing a celebrity following a protest against the agency.
