A Portland extremist who threatened to kill ICE officers and sexually assault their wives exposes the dangerous anti-law enforcement violence plaguing America’s immigration system. Extremist Targets Immigration Officers and Families John Paul Cupp, 45, was arraigned Monday on federal charges for making horrific threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and their families. The Portland man allegedly confronted officers outside the South Portland ICE building on October 14, threatening to kill law enforcement personnel, sexually assault their wives, and harm their children. Cupp later repeated these vile threats in online videos posted on November 3 and November 13, demonstrating his commitment to intimidating those who enforce our nation’s immigration laws. BREAKING: John Paul Cupp, 45, made his initial appearance today after allegedly making violent threats at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Portland. Cupp has been charged by criminal complaint with Threats Made Against a Federal Law Enforcement… pic.twitter.com/ukBjHm3zOK — FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) November 24, 2025 Pattern of Anti-American Extremism Revealed The FBI investigation uncovered Cupp’s extensive history of producing violent online content targeting America and law enforcement. According to federal authorities, Cupp “regularly posts aggressive rhetoric, calls for war against the United States, antisemitic threats, and threats of violence.” Screenshots from his social media accounts show him writing “Allaahu akbar, power to the people” while advocating for political violence. This pattern reveals not just isolated threats, but a systematic campaign of extremist propaganda designed to undermine American institutions and terrorize federal officers. Revolutionary Rhetoric and Martyrdom Appeals Cupp’s online posts reveal the mindset of a dangerous extremist who views himself as a revolutionary fighting against America. In one disturbing post, he wrote, “An effective revolutionary must yearn in tears for martyrdom. In this way you are unbreakable and live life in an elevated liberated way even in poverty and repression.” These statements demonstrate how anti-immigration enforcement sentiment can radicalize individuals into violence against law enforcement officers who are simply doing their jobs to protect American communities and enforce lawfully enacted immigration policies. Strong Federal Response Under New Leadership FBI Director Kash Patel delivered a clear message about the federal government’s commitment to protecting law enforcement officers under the Trump administration. “If you threaten to kill law enforcement officers or harm their families, you will face the full weight of the federal government,” Patel told Fox News Digital. “This FBI will use every investigative tool we have to identify violent extremists and remove them from our communities.” This decisive response represents a welcome change from previous policies that often failed to adequately protect immigration officers facing increased threats and violence. Sources: Portland man threatened to kill ICE officers, sexually assault their wives, and harm their children: FBI Portland protester accused of threatening to kill officers, sexually assault wives at ICE facility