ICE Assault Claims Investigation Policy Change Reported

The FBI will no longer investigate claims of assault against ICE agents, as reported by The New York Times. FBI managers received a written notice regarding this change, which may lead to Homeland Security Investigations, an ICE division, handling such claims. This shift in responsibility could potentially reduce accountability for ICE agents involved in incidents, particularly given that DHS does not have the authority to investigate civil rights violations. The change follows a recent shooting incident involving an ICE agent in Maine, contributing to concerns about oversight in use-of-force cases.