A controversial anti-ICE flyer discovered at Pennsylvania State University has triggered outrage and a police investigation after it appeared to advocate violence against federal immigration officers. The poster displayed a disturbing image of a figure wearing an ICE vest hanging from a noose with the phrase “Dead ICE Agents Can’t Kill.” Campus leaders, student groups, and law enforcement are now responding to the incident.
The flyer was reportedly found on a light pole outside the HUB student union at Penn State’s University Park campus. The image quickly circulated online after students photographed it and shared it across social media platforms. University Police and Public Safety launched an investigation after the poster was reported to campus authorities. Penn State officials stated the university condemns calls for violence or intimidation and confirmed the incident is under review.
Student organizations quickly reacted to the discovery. Penn State College Republicans issued a public statement condemning the poster and calling for accountability. The group argued the message could be interpreted as a threat against federal law enforcement officers and urged the university to take action against whoever posted the flyer.
The organization’s president, Tristin Kilgore, said the group provided university police with information about where the poster was found and about a student who allegedly shared the image online. Kilgore stated the chapter contacted the Penn State College Democrats regarding the matter. According to the Republican group, College Democrats responded that the individual connected to the image was no longer an active member of their organization.
The incident follows a series of anti-ICE protests and demonstrations reported near the campus in recent weeks. Activists have organized events criticizing federal immigration enforcement and calling for resistance to ICE activity. Kilgore said the rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement has intensified and warned that aggressive messaging could create a dangerous environment on campus.
The poster has drawn criticism from political leaders and commentators who say rhetoric targeting law enforcement officers can increase risks for those serving in dangerous roles. Federal immigration officers have faced growing hostility in several high-profile political debates surrounding border policy and immigration enforcement.
Penn State officials have not announced whether any suspects have been identified. University police continue to review the incident as administrators weigh possible disciplinary or legal responses.
