Politics Jul 20 Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Jul 20 Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after deadly shootings in Maine and Houston Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and Maine's Independent senator are demanding more details from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about vetting practices for new agents. By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Politics Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit. By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Politics Jul 17 Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security's vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Nation Jul 17 Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers as part of the Trump administration's attempt to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations. By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Jul 17 AP report: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say By Jack Brook, Mike Sisak, Amanda Swinhart, Claire Galofaro, Associated Press The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun… Continue reading
Jul 14 Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began… Continue reading
Jul 14 Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings By Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana, Mike Sisak, Associated Press The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies. Continue reading
Jul 14 What it means when federal authorities say vehicles are 'weaponized' By Associated Press The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Continue reading
Jul 14 DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety' By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."… Continue reading