ICE increases security at facilities; Dallas office remains closed after shooting

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DHS is increasing security at ICE facilities nationwide because of Wednesday's attack in Dallas.

The Dallas ICE facility, which is mostly used for detainee processing and migrant check-ins, will be closed until at least Monday.

It's not clear what those with scheduled appointments should do. DHS has not yet released instructions, and local immigration attorneys said they have not heard any updates.

DALLAS - The Department of Homeland Security is increasing security at its ICE facilities across the country following an attack in Dallas.

DHS officials said ICE officers are facing more than a 1,000% increase in assaults against them. There have been bomb threats, cars used as weapons, and rocks and Molotov cocktails thrown at ICE officers across the country.

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