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ICE agents halt most vehicle stops following deadly shootings in Maine, Texas: Report
The temporary rollback follows two fatal traffic-stop shootings that intensified scrutiny of ICE tactics and calls for more training, officials said.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents received orders to immediately pause most vehicle stops nationwide, marking a significant operational shift following two fatal shootings in less than a week.
- Fatal shootings claimed the lives of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine, neither of whom were the intended targets of the enforcement operations.
- Maine Senator Angus King confirmed the agents involved in the Biddeford shooting lacked body cameras, despite Congress approving $20 million in funding for such equipment, complicating investigations into the circumstances of Guerrero's death.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ordered the temporary suspension to facilitate additional officer training, though ICE will continue vehicle stops for operations targeting individuals with serious criminal histories.
- Since January 2025, at least 11 people have been fatally shot by ICE agents, fueling calls from lawmakers and advocates for full investigations into the agency's enforcement protocols and systemic failures.
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings, AP source says - The Boston Globe
The order came a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine, renewing criticism of the agency’s tactics during enforcement operations.
·Boston, United States
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ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of fatal shootings, sources say
The recent killings in Maine and Texas brought to at least seven the number of people shot dead during immigration enforcement operations since January 2025.
·Cherokee County, United States
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