Feds say Arizona suspect vandalized ICE facility and attempted to ignite lobby area

Arizona man Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi faces federal charges for vandalizing and attempting to set fire to an ICE facility using a propane tank and torch on February 21, 2026. He arranged rocks spelling an anti-ICE message and was arrested in May. The incident is part of a broader pattern of threats and attacks targeting federal immigration enforcement facilities nationwide.