DHS Denies NYT Claim FBI Halted ICE Probes After 2 Fatal July Shootings
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 20
DHS Denies NYT Claim FBI Halted ICE Probes After 2 Fatal July Shootings
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 20
Summary
DHS and DOJ said the FBI will still investigate assaults and confrontations involving immigration agents, calling a New York Times report of a policy shift "categorically false."
The Times stood by its reporting, saying federal agents were told in recent days that the FBI would no longer handle such cases, while noting its story included the agencies' denial.
The dispute lands after 2 fatal ICE-linked shootings this month — in Maine and Texas — that have fueled protests and criticism over law enforcement scrutiny of immigration operations.
DHS has countered by highlighting increased attacks on federal officers and said anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.