ICE Halts Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

ICE has paused most vehicle stops for its agents following two fatal shootings in the past week, a major shift after vehicle stops became a core enforcement tool. In Houston, an undocumented immigrant allegedly rammed an officer’s car during an ICE operation, resulting in a shooting where the intended targets were not the victims — and no body cam footage exists. In Maine, an ICE agent killed a 26-year-old Colombian national during a pursuit, claiming he used his vehicle as a weapon; however, local officials and immigrant advocates say he was not the target and was legally authorized to work…