DOJ denies FBI will stop investigating ICE shootings

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Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOisin McilroyMonday 20 July 2026 21:01 BSTICE agents will be required to wear body cams during traffic stops, border czar saysReports indicate the FBI has informed its managers that it will no longer investigate shootings involving Department of Homeland Security agents, including ICE.This alleged policy shift would mean that investigations into incidents involving ICE agents would be conducted internally by Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of ICE.The reported change comes after two fatal shootings by ICE agents in Texas and Maine within the last two weeks, which intensified public scrutiny of the agency.However, a joint statement from the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security denied any change, asserting that the FBI will continue to investigate such cases according to policy.The administration has consistently pushed for aggressive prosecution of individuals who assault federal officers, with officials advocating for felony charges for any physical contact.In fullFBI will no longer investigate ICE shootings, agents are told: reportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in