ICE has rejected a government watchdog’s call for body cameras that switch on automatically during operations, citing privacy concerns. The dispute comes amid scrutiny over US immigration raids and shootings involving federal agents.
01Summary
- 01The Government Accountability Office said on Wednesday that ICE should update its body camera rules and consider automated activation in some incidents.
- 02ICE rejected the recommendation, saying automatic recording could expose sensitive interactions with informants or victims.
- 03The agency said all ICE offices had body cameras by 5 August, but staff training was still ongoing and would be finished soon.
- 04The report follows criticism of ICE and Customs and Border Protection over allegations of excessive force and civil liberties violations.
- 05A CBS News review this week said immigration agents have opened fire at least 30 people since the start of Donald Trump’s second term, killing nine and wounding 13.
02Why it matters
The decision affects how much video evidence is available when immigration raids lead to injuries or deaths. It also feeds wider debate over transparency and accountability in US deportation operations.
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