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The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds

The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds
NPR News Thursday 16 July 2026, 08:41 UTC By Meg Anderson 1 min read
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{EMBARGOED} A new ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement since President Trump returned to office. A new spate of fatal shootings in Texas and Maine has brought renewed scrutiny about the agency's tactics.

{EMBARGOED} A new ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement since President Trump returned to office. A new spate of fatal shootings in Texas and Maine has brought renewed scrutiny about the agency's tactics.

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