Penn State Students Condemn 'Disturbing' Anti-ICE Flyers

University investigating after second flyer found threatening federal immigration officers

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Students at Penn State University have condemned the appearance of a second flyer on campus that threatened U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The flyer, which showed an ICE officer hanging with a noose around his neck, was described as 'deeply disturbing' by the Penn State College Republicans and College Democrats in a joint statement.

Why it matters

The incident at Penn State is the latest example of growing threats and violence against ICE agents, which have increased dramatically in recent years as the 'Abolish ICE' movement has gained momentum. This raises concerns about the safety of federal law enforcement officers and the ability of students to express diverse political views on campus without fear of retaliation.

The details

The first flyer was spotted on the Penn State campus in late January. Now, a second flyer has been discovered, prompting the university to launch an investigation. In their statement, the College Republicans and College Democrats condemned the 'dangerous and reckless rhetoric' and said the issue was not about partisanship, but about 'protecting our law enforcement officers, fostering a more stable and constructive political environment, and ensuring that students at Penn State and across the nation feel safe expressing their views and opinions productively, without fear of retaliation.'

  • The first flyer was spotted on the Penn State campus in late January 2026.
  • The second flyer was discovered in early March 2026.

The players

Penn State College Republicans

A student organization at Penn State University representing conservative political views.

Penn State College Democrats

A student organization at Penn State University representing liberal political views.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

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What they’re saying

“This kind of dangerous and reckless rhetoric calling for violence against our federal law enforcement officers, civil servants, or any of our fellow Americans is nothing short of unacceptable in today's America.”

— Penn State College Republicans and College Democrats, Joint statement (Breitbart)

What’s next

The university has said it is investigating the incident and will take appropriate action.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing tensions and threats directed at federal immigration enforcement agencies, which have become a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration policy. It also underscores the importance of maintaining a safe and constructive political environment on college campuses where diverse views can be expressed freely without fear of retaliation.