A 70-year-old Florida attorney is scheduled to stand trial on November 16, 2026, following allegations that she threatened to shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an encounter at a Mississippi gun store. Lisa White was arrested after federal investigators looked into reports that she was seeking a weapon and body armor to use against federal authorities.
The investigation began in late September 2026, when White entered a gun shop and drew the attention of the staff through a series of specific and alarming inquiries. According to witness accounts provided to the Department of Homeland Security, White visited the store with the intent to purchase a firearm but quickly pivoted to asking technical questions about the effectiveness and limitations of body armor.
A store employee reported that during their conversation, White identified herself as a “protester and activist.” She allegedly characterized ICE agents as “becoming crazy and wild” and explained that she needed a firearm because of her activist activities. The situation escalated when White began discussing the tactical realities of engaging federal agents who might be wearing protective gear. When discussing the effectiveness of body armor, White reportedly stated that she assumed she would have to target an agent’s head, shoulder, or leg to bypass the armor.
The employee attempted to warn White about the consequences of such actions, noting that she would almost certainly find herself facing lethal force from law enforcement if she attempted to follow through with her descriptions. According to the reporting notes, White dismissed the risk, allegedly telling the employee, “If I have to die, I have to die.”
Following the interaction, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents were dispatched to the store to interview witnesses and gather evidence. Based on those interviews and the reported threats against federal officers, authorities moved forward with her arrest.
White, a resident of Florida, now faces the legal consequences of the alleged threats in a case that has highlighted the intersection of political activism and targeted threats against federal personnel. The Department of Homeland Security has not provided further details regarding whether White had any prior history of similar threats or if she had been under investigation prior to the gun store incident. Her trial is expected to proceed in mid-November.
