US media: ICE halts most vehicle stops after fatal incidents

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly ceased the majority of its vehicle stops, a move that appears to stem from recent fatal incidents involving immigrants during such operations.

While ICE has not provided specific details on its operational tactics, a spokesperson stated that the agency continuously reviews its procedures to guarantee officer safety and to keep criminals off the streets. This internal review process is standard for the agency.

The reported change in strategy is said to be a direct response to two separate fatal incidents in Texas and Maine. In both cases, immigrants died during encounters related to vehicle stops. These events have prompted scrutiny of ICE's methods.

Following the incident in Maine, Republican Senator Susan Collins reportedly spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Collins urged Mullin to temporarily halt all non-essential vehicle stops. The exact nature of the two fatal encounters and the specific circumstances leading to the reported policy change remain unclear, as ICE generally does not comment on specific enforcement tactics.

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ICE continuously reviews its operational procedures to ensure the safety of its officers and to keep criminals off the streets.