- Reports indicate the FBI has informed its managers that it will no longer investigate shootings involving Department of Homeland Security agents, including ICE.
- This alleged policy shift would mean that investigations into incidents involving ICE agents would be conducted internally by Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of ICE.
- The reported change comes after two fatal shootings by ICE agents in Texas and Maine within the last two weeks, which intensified public scrutiny of the agency.
- However, a joint statement from the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security denied any change, asserting that the FBI will continue to investigate such cases according to policy.
- The administration has consistently pushed for aggressive prosecution of individuals who assault federal officers, with officials advocating for felony charges for any physical contact.
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