Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after deadly shootings in Maine and Houston
Summary
Several U.S. senators, led by Senator Angus King of Maine, have asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for more information about how they check new agents’ backgrounds and how officers handle vehicle chases. This follows two cases where ICE officers fatally shot immigrants in Maine and Texas. The senators also want ICE officers to wear clear uniforms and use body cameras to increase transparency and safety.Key Facts
- 39 senators, mostly Democrats plus Independent Angus King, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security about ICE practices.
- They want details on how ICE vets new agents, including checking for any history of domestic violence or abuse.
- Two deadly shootings involved ICE officers shooting immigrants during vehicle stops in Houston and Maine.
- The ICE officer in Maine who fired had a reported history of violence toward family members.
- Senators want ICE officers to wear uniforms or vests clearly marked "ICE," not generic police labels.
- They also ask for body cameras to be used by all ICE officers.
- After the Maine shooting, Homeland Security limited vehicle stops by ICE but President Trump later supported continuing them.
- Senators said the victims shot were not "the worst of the worst," and called for greater accountability.
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