ICE suspends most vehicle stops after fatal shootings

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published July 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT

The second fatal ICE shooting in one week is now prompting a policy shift at the agency. According to Sen. Angus King, ICE will now suspend most vehicle stops during enforcement operations.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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