A TikTok user posted a shocking video urging people to "shoot at ICE agents on sight."
"Shoot at ICE agents on sight. That's right. If ICE agents are trying to take you or a loved one, shoot them on sight," said TikTok user belal_donq in the clip.
He claimed agents were showing up in masks, unmarked vehicles, and without badges. He argued these could be criminals posing as agents.
"The way they're pulling up with masks on, with unmarked vehicles, no badge, no nothing. It could be anybody. It can be gang members. You have every right to shoot at them," he said. "This would be the best self-defense case. You're just in fear for your life. You don't know who's behind that unmarked vehicle or who's behind that mask."
He slammed the alleged tactics as out of control.
"What is our country coming to? Why would you want to be an ICE agent anyway? Do you like separating kids from their parents? Do you like deporting students that are studying? I can understand deporting a gang member or criminals. But innocent people. It's ridiculous."
"They're pulling up like the Mafia. You might as well shoot them on sight and have your day in court," he added.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem responded quickly. She shared the video thread and promised consequences.
"If you threaten or attempt to harm a law enforcement officer we will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law," Noem posted on X.
The video was taken down by Sunday evening.
National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza said the video was dangerous. He warned it could spark real violence.
"This kind of rhetoric is not only dangerous, it incites real-world violence and undermines the rule of law. Our agents risk their lives every day to protect this country, and they deserve to do their jobs without fear of being targeted simply for wearing the uniform," Garza told Fox News Digital.
"The National Border Patrol Council unequivocally condemns any form of violence or threats directed at federal law enforcement officers, including our colleagues at ICE," he continued.
He also called on platforms to step up.
"Free speech does not extend to inciting criminal acts, and allowing such content to remain online puts lives at risk," Garza said.
This comes just days after TikTok removed "#CartelTok" from search. Cartel members were using the hashtag to show off and recruit smugglers.
A TikTok spokesperson confirmed the removal. They also said they had taken down accounts tied to cartel and gang leaders.
Many of the videos flaunted money, luxury items, and jewelry to lure teens in the U.S. and Mexico into smuggling immigrants across the border.
Snapchat, TikTok, and Meta all say they have policies to crack down on this type of content. They said they remove it when found.