Homeland Security has pledged to equip ICE agents with body cameras after fatal shootings in Maine and Texas, but officials claim delays are due to government shutdowns.
Critics argue the lack of footage exacerbates public distrust, especially after the Trump administration's misleading accounts of previous incidents.
In Maine, an ICE agent killed Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a father with work authorization, while in Texas, an agent shot and killed a man during a surveillance operation.Both incidents lack clear footage, fueling debates over accountability.DHS attributes the delay to Democratic-led shutdowns, but critics insist funding is not the issue.The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and transparency in use-of-force investigations.
Original title: Homeland Security got $20M for body cameras. So why weren’t ICE agents wearing them in Maine and Texas shootings?
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