Federal immigration enforcement agencies' weapons spending exploded last year, according to a new report put out by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff of California. The report, issued Thursday, found that ICE spending commitments increased by 360% in the last year on guns, less lethal weapons, ammunition and related gear, compared to contracts from 2024. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

<p>Federal immigration enforcement agencies' weapons spending exploded last year, according to a new report put out by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff of California.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ARMED-FOR-VIOLENCE-REPORT2.18.26.pdf">The report</a>, issued Thursday, found that ICE spending commitments increased by 360% in the last year on guns, less lethal weapons, ammunition and related gear, compared to contracts from 2024. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.</p>