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Octavia Dylan Quinn, who uses they/them pronouns, made the claim on TikTok on Monday, saying it would be "an easier way out" than allowing federal officers to be around her children.
The mother, who works as a foster parent recruiter, went on to brand Ice agents as "paedophiles", before claiming she believed her children would be unsafe being around them.
In the now-deleted video, Ms Quinn said: "I really pray it doesn't get bad enough, but being a mom in America... I often think if it gets to the point of knocking on doors - God, and like to even have these thoughts, it's like I'm literally separating from reality.
"If it comes down to me taking out myself and my kids versus us being taken and harmed by Ice, God help me, I did not want to do it.
"This is not the life I wanted, but that is a very dark thought that I’ve had.
"Death would be an easier out than for my children to be taken and harmed by these paedophiles."
Shortly after posting the video, Ms Quinn shared a separate clip where claimed to have purchased a gun.
Referring to the firearm, she said: "I swore I'd never own one, but this country is scary."
The initial video went viral after being across multiple social media platforms, sparking a tirade of furious comments.
Many users said they had reported Ms Quinn to Child Protective Services (CPS), with others tagging official law enforcement accounts and even President Donald Trump.
Despite her remarks, she told the Daily Mail that it does "not reflect my values, intent, or the full context of the conversation it was taken from".
In a statement sent to the outlet, the mother-of-two said: "The clip captures part of a broader, hypothetical discussion that involved examining scenarios and options, which is a common and lawful way people think through complex or emotionally charged topics.
"Posing a hypothetical and discussing all possible solutions does not equate to endorsing harm or intent.
"At no point did I advocate violence or harm toward children or anyone else.
"I am firmly committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and families, both personally and professionally."
The bizarre assertion comes as tensions remain high across the US in the aftermath of two people dying following confrontations with federal agents.
Renee Good, 37, was shot dead by Ice agent Johnathan Ross after she appeared to drive towards officers during a protest in Minneapolis on January 7.
Just over two weeks later, ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, was killed after being shot multiple times by Border Patrol agents as he was being arrested.
Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez were identified as being involved in Mr Pretti's death, and have since been placed on leave.
Non-binary mother 'would rather take out herself and her kids' than hand them over to US Ice agents
A non-binary Oregon mother has declared she would rather "take out" herself and her own children than allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents to get to them.Octavia Dylan Quinn, who uses they/them pronouns, made the claim on TikTok on Monday, saying it would be "an easier way out" than allowing federal officers to be around her children.
The mother, who works as a foster parent recruiter, went on to brand Ice agents as "paedophiles", before claiming she believed her children would be unsafe being around them.
In the now-deleted video, Ms Quinn said: "I really pray it doesn't get bad enough, but being a mom in America... I often think if it gets to the point of knocking on doors - God, and like to even have these thoughts, it's like I'm literally separating from reality.
"If it comes down to me taking out myself and my kids versus us being taken and harmed by Ice, God help me, I did not want to do it.
"This is not the life I wanted, but that is a very dark thought that I’ve had.
"Death would be an easier out than for my children to be taken and harmed by these paedophiles."
Shortly after posting the video, Ms Quinn shared a separate clip where claimed to have purchased a gun.
Referring to the firearm, she said: "I swore I'd never own one, but this country is scary."
The initial video went viral after being across multiple social media platforms, sparking a tirade of furious comments.
Many users said they had reported Ms Quinn to Child Protective Services (CPS), with others tagging official law enforcement accounts and even President Donald Trump.
Despite her remarks, she told the Daily Mail that it does "not reflect my values, intent, or the full context of the conversation it was taken from".
In a statement sent to the outlet, the mother-of-two said: "The clip captures part of a broader, hypothetical discussion that involved examining scenarios and options, which is a common and lawful way people think through complex or emotionally charged topics.
"Posing a hypothetical and discussing all possible solutions does not equate to endorsing harm or intent.
"At no point did I advocate violence or harm toward children or anyone else.
"I am firmly committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and families, both personally and professionally."
The bizarre assertion comes as tensions remain high across the US in the aftermath of two people dying following confrontations with federal agents.
Renee Good, 37, was shot dead by Ice agent Johnathan Ross after she appeared to drive towards officers during a protest in Minneapolis on January 7.
Just over two weeks later, ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, was killed after being shot multiple times by Border Patrol agents as he was being arrested.
Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez were identified as being involved in Mr Pretti's death, and have since been placed on leave.
