The purpose of the ICE Protection Act of 2026 is to enhance the legal protections for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other federal law enforcement officers. The legislation aims to deter violence against these officials by imposing stricter penalties on individuals who use vehicles or weapons to harm them. Key provisions of the Act include significant changes to the penalties for crimes committed against ICE agents. If someone uses a deadly weapon, including a vehicle, to injure an ICE agent, the penalties are increased.