ICE Body Cams With a Secret Clause | Washington DC News

ICE is rolling out body cameras—but with a major loophole: they can withhold footage of serious incidents like in-custody deaths if it’s not in the “best interests of the agency.” Adopted in February 2025, the policy requires cameras during arrests but lets leadership decide whether to release critical moments—like when officers fire weapons. Recent killings in Maine and Houston have spotlighted the tension between transparency and control, as ICE uses this clause to shape public perception, much like other departments do implicitly. A pilot program since 2024 hints at broader rollout, but critics question how honest the footage will really be. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a478aa2fa092bfa