ICE adopts body camera policy with broad discretion to withhold footage
Aug 10, 2026
ICE announced it will equip officers with body cameras by the end of September following recent fatal shootings during immigration enforcement operations. The agency's policy allows its director to withhold video of shootings and serious injuries if deemed not in the agency's best interests, giving ICE broad discretion over public disclosure. Experts note the policy enables selective release of footage that reflects favorably on the agency while concealing other high-profile confrontations.
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