Summary
The article discusses recent controversial shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, raising questions about their training in the use of deadly force and accountability. It reveals that ICE agents have historically been protected from prosecution, with documents indicating a lack of focus on de-escalation in their training.
Key Facts
- An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, and another incident involved an ICE agent shooting a Latino man in the leg.
- ICE agents shot at least 12 people in the past two years, with a history from 2015 to 2021 of 59 shootings, resulting in 24 injuries and 23 deaths.
- No ICE agents faced criminal charges in the shootings examined in the report.
- ICE training documents suggest that agents are taught to use force reactively and do not prioritize de-escalation techniques.
- Trained agents are informed that they can use deadly force immediately if deemed necessary.
- The Department of Homeland Security updated its Use of Force policy in 2023 to include mandatory de-escalation training, influenced by an Executive Order from President Biden.
