FLORIDA – A longtime Florida attorney has been arrested by federal agents after allegedly telling a gun shop she wanted a firearm for protests and asking whether it could penetrate body armor. Lisa White reportedly said she would aim for the head if it could not, in comments tied to ICE agents. The shop refused the sale and reported her, and Homeland Security Investigations later arrested her in Mississippi.
Lisa White Allegedly Asked if Gun Could Penetrate Body Armor
White allegedly walked into a gun shop and told staff she wanted a firearm to use during protests. She then reportedly asked whether the weapon could get through body armor. The request immediately raised concern among employees.
According to the allegations, she said she would aim for the head if it could not. The comments were reportedly made in connection with ICE agents. The name and location of the gun shop were not included in the post.
Gun Shop Refuses Sale and Reports Her to Authorities
Staff at the gun shop refused to sell her the firearm. The shop then reported the conversation to authorities. Their quick action is being praised online. Gun dealers can deny a sale when they believe a buyer may pose a threat.
The report led to a federal investigation into the alleged threats against immigration agents. Federal agents take such reports very seriously. Threatening federal officers is a serious federal crime. It can carry years in prison if proven.
Homeland Security Investigations Arrests White in Mississippi
Homeland Security Investigations later arrested White in Mississippi. Agents tracked her down after the shop’s report. Photos show her being led away in handcuffs by an agent wearing an HSI jacket. Why she was in Mississippi at the time was not explained.
The specific charges she faces were not listed in the post. Details on bond and court dates were also not shared. White is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. A response from her or her lawyer was not included.
Licensed Florida Attorney Since 1995 Now Faces Scrutiny
White has been a licensed attorney in Florida since 1995. Her decades-long legal career makes the allegations especially striking. Her arrest could also draw a review from The Florida Bar, which oversees lawyer conduct in the state.
The case comes amid heated national debate over immigration enforcement and protests against ICE operations. Officials have repeatedly warned that threats against agents will be prosecuted. Supporters of peaceful protest also stress that violence has no place in demonstrations.
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