New ICE guidance sets tighter rules for vehicles stops, bans officers from high-speed chases, memo reveals
The new guidance comes as the Trump administration faces mounting criticism over a string of deadly incidents involving ICE officers. The agency downplayed the new measures, insisting they’re mere reminders and that current protocols will continue.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued new internal guidance prohibiting officers from engaging in high-speed car chases and restricting vehicle stops to only those with specific training. The memo, signed by ICE's executive associate director Marcos D. Charles, warns officers against chasing vehicles that fail to pull over and instead directs them to gather information for further investigation.
The new rules follow a series of fatal shootings involving ICE agents during traffic stops, with at least four people killed and several injured since last year. President Trump's administration has faced internal tension over handling traffic stops, which are deemed high-risk encounters. ICE has faced pressure from the White House to increase deportations while simultaneously dealing with poorly vetted and trained officers.
The guidance also outlines safety measures, requiring officers to use vehicles with lights and sirens, wear body cameras, and only certified officers can perform or use specific techniques like pinning and spike strips. The memo came after courtroom testimony revealed that two ICE officers involved in a recent vehicle stop, pursuit, and shooting in Austin did not comply with the new guidance.
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