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ICE to Deploy Body Cameras by 2025, Footage Rules Criticized

8/12/2026

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Acting ICE Director David Venturella announced officers will have body-worn cameras by August 2025.
The February 2025 policy permits release of death or serious-injury footage within 72 hours only if it is “in the best interests of the agency,” and lets ICE director withhold footage under “specific and compelling circumstances.”
Government Oversight legal analyst Katherine Hawkins warned the “best interests” clause could let ICE selectively release footage and limit state and local investigators’ access.

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Acting ICE Director David Venturella announced officers will have body-worn cameras by August 2025.
The February 2025 policy permits release of death or serious-injury footage within 72 hours only if it is “in the best interests of the agency,” and lets ICE director withhold footage under “specific and compelling circumstances.”
Government Oversight legal analyst Katherine Hawkins warned the “best interests” clause could let ICE selectively release footage and limit state and local investigators’ access.