Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has suspended most traffic stops following two fatal shootings by agents this week, marking a significant policy shift.The incidents occurred during vehicle stops in Biddeford, Maine, and Houston, Texas, prompting ICE to revise its enforcement approach.

Under new guidelines, agents will continue arresting undocumented immigrants but must coordinate with local authorities and partner agencies instead of conducting independent traffic stops.

CNN immigration correspondent Priscilla Alvarez noted that this represents a departure from recent practices, where agents frequently relied on vehicle stops to increase immigration arrests.Previously, agents primarily conducted door-to-door operations on surveilled properties.The suspension comes amid pressure to boost immigration arrests, though the policy change aims to reduce lethal encounters.

The report highlights concerns about the safety of both agents and civilians, emphasizing the need for collaboration with local law enforcement to mitigate risks associated with traffic stops.

This development underscores ongoing debates about ICE's role in immigration enforcement and the balance between public safety and accountability.