ICE Knew of Increased Use of Force on US Citizens and Migrants, Emails Show
Summary
Internal emails reveal that the Trump administration was aware of an increase in the use of force by ICE agents in early 2025, with reported incidents much higher than the previous year. The emails, obtained by a nonprofit, show that ICE officials knew about the rise in these incidents before high-profile enforcement actions took place.Key Facts
- Internal emails from February and March 2025 show ICE officials knew about the increase in use-of-force incidents.
- The number of incidents in early March alone was four times higher than the same period in 2024.
- In the first two months of 2025, 67 use-of-force incidents were reported, up from 17 the previous year.
- The nonprofit American Oversight obtained these emails using the Freedom of Information Act.
- One incident involved ICE officers breaking car windows and using a taser during an arrest in Washington.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that officers are trained to use minimal force and prioritize public safety.
- DHS also reported cases where their agents faced aggression from immigrants and U.S. citizens during enforcement.
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