Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEric GarciaThursday 16 July 2026 01:24 BSTAOC slams Trump for doubling down on ICE stopsPresident Donald Trump reversed a decision to end U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) traffic stops, stating they are a crucial crime-fighting tool.This reversal followed the deaths of two immigrants, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who were killed by ICE agents in separate incidents within the past week.Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) condemned Trump's decision, linking it to his administration's campaign promises of "cruelty and violence against immigrants."Representative Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) also criticized ICE, highlighting inadequate training and oversight, and suggested Democrats should reduce ICE funding if they regain control of the House.The incidents have reignited debate over ICE's practices and funding, despite Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's earlier goal to reduce departmental controversy.In fullAOC slams Trump over ICE stops following latest shootings: He ‘campaigned on cruelty and violence against immigrants’More 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