Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities nationwide are increasing security after far-left groups called for more attacks in the wake of last week’s Dallas shooting at an ICE facility.

Federal officials identified the gunman as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who allegedly opened fire on an ICE transport van from a rooftop near the Dallas field office as detainees were being transferred. One detainee was confirmed killed, and two others were critically wounded, before Jahn reportedly shot himself, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Independent journalist Andy Ngo posted screenshots on X of an article from the anarchist site Anarchist News, archived here. The September 23 post, titled “A Call for Anarchist Action in America: Occupy and Disrupt ICE Facilities in Every City,” urged activists to escalate attacks on ICE and called for a “carnival of war against ICE and all authority.”

Local activist groups have also weighed in on the issue. Tony Rodriguez, regional leader of the Brown Berets in North Texas, dismissed the ICE connection and instead blamed political rhetoric.

“This happened because of the anti-immigrant talk,” Rodriguez said in a video on Instagram, which has since been deleted. He also used profanity to attack U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and claimed the incident was fueled by “hate” created by ICE and elected officials.

As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the Brown Berets, a self-described pro-Chicano paramilitary group, have resurfaced with greater activity in Dallas-Fort Worth. Known for their radical advocacy and military-style uniforms, the group has increased anti-police and anti-ICE rhetoric in recent months.

In response to the escalating threats, ICE has confirmed that facilities nationwide are enhancing their security. The Dallas field office remains closed and is expected to reopen next week, according to Fox 4 KDFW.

The Dallas Express reached out to the Brown Berets for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.