ICE has warned of serious consequences for anyone who assaults its officers.

“WARNING: Assaulting an ICE officer is a serious federal crime!” read a Tuesday post on X from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The post features a photo of a fist with the bold text “THINK BEFORE YOU RESIST” and a smaller caption “Assaulting a federal officer may cost you your freedom” at the top.

“Anyone — regardless of immigration status — who assaults an ICE officer WILL face federal felony assault charges and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law," the caption said.

The content of Tuesday’s post does not explain what constitutes “assault.”

Some have raised concerns about the implications of the post. The Guardian notes that “the broad language could allow prosecutors to pursue federal

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