Immigration Agents Keep Shooting at Drivers—There Is a Better Way | Opinion
Summary
Two recent shootings by immigration agents involved drivers in Houston and Maine, where agents shot at moving vehicles during enforcement operations. Following these incidents, ICE has temporarily stopped vehicle stops except for serious criminal cases and plans to give agents more training on handling such situations safely.Key Facts
- Two fatal shootings by ICE agents happened within six days: one in Houston and one in Biddeford, Maine.
- Both incidents involved agents shooting at moving cars, which authorities said were used as weapons.
- Witness accounts and body camera evidence are lacking or disputed in these cases.
- After these events, ICE told agents to stop pulling over vehicles unless the case involves serious criminals.
- The change in ICE tactics is temporary while more training is provided to agents.
- Historically, police departments like New York City’s have limited shooting at moving vehicles because it is dangerous and often ineffective.
- Shots fired at vehicles can make the situation more dangerous by causing drivers to lose control.
- The Justice Department generally prohibits federal officers from shooting at moving cars unless there is another immediate deadly threat.
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