ICE Shootings: The Persistent Gap in Accountability

An investigative piece argues that since 2015 ICE has killed at least 25 people, with virtually no criminal indictments of agents, because self-defense justifications and qualified immunity are routinely accepted and investigations remain opaque or underpublicized. The article highlights patterns such as deadly force in moving-vehicle pursuits, bystander injuries, and sometimes unarmed victims, and notes frequent jurisdictional and prosecutorial hurdles that hamper accountability. It also cites a 2023 GAO review finding outdated DHS use-of-force policies and limited public disclosure of internal reviews, arguing that reforms and independent investigations are needed—the Minneapolis case of Renee Good is used to illustrate broader systemic issues.