The Department of Homeland Security announces changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations after two fatal shootings involving ICE agents earlier this month, according to multiple reports. CBS News and NDTV say DHS requires that every ICE arrest team include at least one officer wearing a body camera, following criticism that agents involved in the incidents were not wearing cameras. CBS News also reports that investigations are underway into the shootings in Texas and Maine, where there is no body-camera footage from the agents involved.
Several outlets focus on the Houston case involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who is reported to be a Mexican immigrant. ABC News and Fox News cite DHS statements and sources indicating that the ICE officers involved in the shooting were not wearing body cameras. The Verge reports that advocates and officials are calling for release of bodycam footage and says DHS claims the agents were not equipped with cameras due to policy or operational factors.
CBS News also adds that DHS increases bodycam use and halts most vehicle stops as part of the response. Separately, Fox and CBS report that some Texas lawmakers and local officials demand additional scrutiny, including actions such as reviewing practices including the use of unmarked cars.
