NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
ICE adopts policy to restrict body camera footage release to agency's 'best interests'
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has established a new policy that allows the agency to withhold body camera footage of shootings unless the agency determines that releasing the video is in its own 'best interests.' This policy grants the agency broad discretion over the public disclosure of recordings involving officer-involved incidents.
Read the full story at The Haitian TimesWhy It Matters
The policy changes the standard for public access to government records regarding use-of-force incidents, potentially limiting transparency for residents and oversight bodies.
Key Facts
- ICE has implemented a new policy governing the release of body camera footage.
- The policy stipulates that footage of shootings will only be released if the agency determines it is in its 'best interests.'
- The agency retains discretionary authority over whether to make recordings public.
Who's Mentioned
personTom Homan“White House border czar”organizationAxon“Manufacturer of body camera equipment”personChristopher Schneider“Professor at Brandon University and body camera expert”personChuck Wexler“Executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum”organizationThe Haitian Times“The news outlet that reported on the policy change.”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency implementing body camera policy”personJason Houser“Former ICE chief of staff”personKatherine Hawkins“Senior legal analyst at Project On Government Oversight”personHenry Cuellar“U.S. Representative and member of House Appropriations Committee”personDonald Trump“U.S. President overseeing immigration crackdown”