Federal immigration agents hailed by President Trump as “patriots” have been using banned chokeholds and other dangerous physical restraints on citizens and immigrants amid nationwide deportation efforts,

ICE's use of force actions are governed by a combination of the US Constitution, US law and the Department of Homeland Security's own policy guidelines.

Noem said the ICE officer, who has been identified as Jonathan Ross, feared for his life and those of the officers and members of the public around him. Noem said the officer fired "defensive shots" and "used his training to save his own life and that of his colleagues."

Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director John Sandweg on Friday said the Trump administration is “using ICE a political football” amid its widespread crackdown

ICE has created a $100 million, yearlong recruiting campaign. This initiative includes paying online influencers to promote the agency and encourage young followers to consider enforcement jobs, according to an internal strategy document reviewed by The Washington Post.

The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from using 11 city garages and parking lots, as well as the parking areas of 75 community centers and libraries as staging areas or operational bases.

Some legal experts called the use of lethal force by an ICE agent in the killing of Renee Good on Jan. 7 excessive while others said it is too soon to determine.

Law enforcement agencies have long considered vehicles deadly weapons, but have increasingly clamped down on officers firing at motorists.

ICE agents are reportedly using a new mapping app to track down migrants living illegally in the U.S who can be easily deported to meet Donald Trump’s aggressive quotas. The app, an early version of which was known as Alien Tracker or ATRAC, allows ...

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