Federal agents arrested 33-year-old Michael Stover in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Friday for allegedly making violent threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and well-known political figures. He was charged in U.S. District Court with a felony count of making a “true threat” against public officials.

According to court documents, Stover had been under federal surveillance for months due to several alarming social media posts. These included threats to kill ICE agents, calls for violent uprising, and a February post showing five rifle bullets labeled with the first names of U.S. political figures, placed next to hunting knives. He also allegedly referred to ICE as a “terrorist organization” and encouraged others to “shoot them down like dogs.”

The FBI, in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service, began monitoring Stover after the National Threat Operations Center flagged his online activity. A “Clear and Present Danger” report was filed in May, leading Illinois State Police to revoke his Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card. The following day, Downers Grove police responded to a domestic disturbance call and seized multiple firearms and ammunition from his residence, though no charges were filed at the time.

Despite law enforcement interviews and a mental health evaluation, prosecutors say Stover continued to post violent rhetoric online. During his initial court appearance, he told the judge he worked in air conditioning. A federal detention hearing is scheduled for September 10.

Separately, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the arrest of a woman for threatening President Trump. However, a Washington, D.C. grand jury declined to indict her, even though Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in July.