ICE takes issue with AP reporting on policy to release body-worn camera footage
Summary
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) disagreed with Associated Press reporting about ICE’s policy on releasing body camera footage. ICE’s policy allows public release of footage only when it serves the agency’s “best interests,” especially after serious injuries or deaths in custody, and aims to protect investigations and privacy.Key Facts
- ICE policy on body camera footage was adopted in February 2025, after President Donald Trump took office.
- Footage is released quickly, ideally within 72 hours, only after serious injury or death in custody and if it serves ICE’s best interests.
- The policy allows ICE to withhold or delay footage release if it could harm investigations or privacy, as decided by the ICE Director or their designee.
- ICE is working to equip all officers and agents with body cameras by the end of August 2025.
- ICE’s stance differs from some police departments that routinely release body camera footage.
- The AP reported that Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ICE’s sister agency, has not released footage of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, citing ongoing investigation.
- ICE has faced increased attention after two fatal shootings by ICE officers in 2025, neither recorded on body cameras.
- ICE says its policy is consistent with U.S. laws about information freedom and privacy.
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