FBI Makes Major Decision About Those Funding Anti-ICE Riots

The FBI and IRS issued a crystal clear warning to those funding anti-ICE riots and said there would be "consequences" for "aiding and abetting acts of violence during civil unrest."

In a video shared on Tuesday on X by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Los Angeles, United States Attorney Bill Essayli, FBI Assistant Director in Charge Akil Davis, and IRS Special Agent in Charge Tyler Hatcher took turns explaining that those who fund rioters that attack law enforcement officers, etc. will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

"The right to assemble and protest peacefully is protected by the law," Essayli said. "Unfortunately, we've seen individuals whose intentions are to cause damage and to assault law enforcement. For example, last week, we arrested an individual who was charged with conspiracy to commit and aiding and abetting civil disorders. These violent agitators put peaceful demonstrators at risk."

United States Attorney Bill Essayli, FBI Assistant Director in Charge Akil Davis, and IRS Special Agent in Charge Tyler Hatcher warn would-be offenders of the consequences of aiding and abetting acts of violence during civil unrest. @USAO_LosAngeles, @IRSCI_LA pic.twitter.com/jf0DGWzjrt
— FBI Los Angeles (@FBILosAngeles) June 17, 2025

Davis jumped in and said that the FBI and "our federal partners will continue to investigate individuals and organizations who are knowingly funding or committing acts of violence against law enforcement as well as the destruction of property."

Hatcher said the IRS is currently "tracing money to determine who is providing funding for these riots. Funding crime doesn't just affect the criminals; it also disrupts entire communities. Each dollar funneled into illegal operations fuels violence, undermines law and order, and perpetuates fear. Make no mistake, we will identify financial networks supporting these criminal activities."

Essayli closed out the video message by stating, "Think before you act. The legal consequences for financing or aiding and abetting these crimes are harsh. They include imprisonment and fines."

FBI Assistant Director Davis said if you have information about individuals and or organizations who are "providing financial support to commit acts of violence or destruction of property," call 1-800-CALL-FBI or TIPS.FBI.GOV.

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RedState reported that the FBI had arrested a man wanted for handing out face shields to rioters during the start of the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.

Rioters, looters, and rebels beware! This isn't 2020, and it's not so easy to get away with this anymore. Case in point: One Alejandro Theodoro Orellana was arrested by the FBI on Thursday for Conspiracy to Commit Civil Disorders. What was Orellana doing? Distributing face shields to suspected rioters.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli brings us that bit of good news.
ARRESTED: Alejandro Theodoro Orellana was arrested this morning by @FBILosAngeles on an allegation of Conspiracy to Commit Civil Disorders (18 USC 371) for distributing face shields to suspected rioters on Tuesday. We are moving quickly to identify and arrest those involved in… pic.twitter.com/Ase8kxupfp
— U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) June 12, 2025
The post continues:
We are moving quickly to identify and arrest those involved in organizing and/or supporting civil disorder in Los Angeles.

RedState has been on top of the riots since they started, with our coverage of the protests that turned violent, with the rioters blocking the freeway, throwing chunks of concrete at the law enforcement officers, and burning Waymo cars.

Liberal media, along with Democrats like Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom, have tried to claim the police had everything under control with the riots and didn't need President Donald Trump to call in the National Guard and U.S. Marines.

However, LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell blew up the Democratic narrative about the "peaceful protests" and said things were out of control.

Editor's Note: President Trump isn't going to allow lawlessness to reign in America. We will not have a repeat of 2020's "Summer of Love."

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