ICE issued formal guidance in the United States on Sept. 30 limiting traditional and high-risk vehicle stops to Enforcement and Removal Operations officers who completed specified training, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. The memo also says officers without lights and sirens cannot make stops and that officers may not engage in vehicle pursuits or PIT maneuvers if a driver fails to pull over; ICE said the memo makes 'no changes' and is only a reminder of existing policy after several shootings tied to traffic stops.
Why it matters: The guidance affects how ICE conducts one of its most visible and risky enforcement tactics and follows public scrutiny after fatal and nonfatal shootings during stops. Supporters may see it as a safety measure, while critics may argue it does not go far enough because ICE says vehicle stops and arrests will continue.
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This article appears to be the first concrete report of the Sept. 30 ICE memo itself, establishing a distinct enforcement-policy story rather than updating a single shooting case.
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