Two Men Indicted for Threatening Federal Officers

Charges stem from separate incidents involving ICE agents and a Courtroom Security Officer.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two Louisiana men, Alex Taylor Fontenot and Justice Hunter, were indicted in federal court on charges related to threatening federal officers in separate incidents. Fontenot allegedly posted a social media video threatening Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, while Hunter is accused of striking a Courtroom Security Officer at the United States Federal Courthouse in Alexandria.

Why it matters

Threats and attacks against law enforcement and public officials undermine the rule of law and public safety. The federal indictments demonstrate a commitment by prosecutors to vigorously pursue and prosecute those who engage in such criminal behavior.

The details

Fontenot, 27, of Lake Charles, was indicted on February 4th after allegedly posting a social media video threatening ICE agents, stating they would "be dropped like flies" if they "step foot" on his property. Hunter, 41, of Alexandria, was also indicted on February 4th following his January arrest for allegedly striking a Courtroom Security Officer at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Alexandria after refusing orders to leave the building and continuing to act disruptively.

  • Fontenot was indicted on February 4, 2026.
  • Hunter was indicted on February 4, 2026 following his January 2026 arrest.

The players

Alex Taylor Fontenot

A 27-year-old man from Lake Charles, Louisiana who was indicted for allegedly posting a social media video threatening Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Justice Hunter

A 41-year-old man from Alexandria, Louisiana who was indicted for allegedly striking a Courtroom Security Officer at the United States Federal Courthouse in Alexandria.

Zachary A. Keller

The United States Attorney who announced the indictments and stated that attacks against law enforcement and public officials are an attack on the rule of law itself.

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What they’re saying

“Every attack or threat against our law enforcement officers, our public officials, or our courts is an attack on the rule of law itself.”

— Zachary A. Keller, United States Attorney (klfy.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Fontenot and Hunter to be released on bail as their cases proceed.

The takeaway

These indictments underscore the serious consequences for individuals who threaten or attack federal officers and officials, as such behavior undermines public safety and the rule of law. Prosecutors are committed to vigorously pursuing and prosecuting these types of crimes.