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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to resume traffic stops, writing on Truth Social, "we CANNOT give up one of I.C.E.'s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools, THE TRAFFIC STOP!" and instructing agents to be "judicious, fair and smart."

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to resume traffic stops, writing on Truth Social, "we CANNOT give up one of I.C.E.'s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools, THE TRAFFIC STOP!" and instructing agents to be "judicious, fair and smart."

The directive reverses <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.improvethenews.org/story/2026/ice-halts-vehicle-stops-after-two-fatal-shootings">a pause on most ICE vehicle stops ordered Tuesday</a> by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Neither man was the intended target of the enforcement operations.

The directive reverses a pause on most ICE vehicle stops ordered Tuesday by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Neither man was the intended target of the enforcement operations.

DHS said that the officer who shot Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national with work authorization, fired while "fearing for public safety" after the man attempted to flee in his vehicle. The officers involved did not have body cameras.

DHS said that the officer who shot Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national with work authorization, fired while "fearing for public safety" after the man attempted to flee in his vehicle. The officers involved did not have body cameras.

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine contacted DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to urge a pause on non-urgent vehicle stops following the shootings. Bipartisan calls emerged for independent investigations and a faster rollout of body cameras to ICE officers.

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine contacted DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to urge a pause on non-urgent vehicle stops following the shootings. Bipartisan calls emerged for independent investigations and a faster rollout of body cameras to ICE officers.

At least 10 deaths have occurred during encounters with immigration agents since the start of the Trump administration's deportation campaign, with at least four involving people in vehicles. A third death in roughly a week occurred Tuesday in Florida, when a man fleeing federal officers was struck by a tractor trailer.

At least 10 deaths have occurred during encounters with immigration agents since the start of the Trump administration's deportation campaign, with at least four involving people in vehicles. A third death in roughly a week occurred Tuesday in Florida, when a man fleeing federal officers was struck by a tractor trailer.

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President Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday urging ICE officers to resume traffic stops, writing "we CANNOT give up one of I.C.E.'s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools, THE TRAFFIC STOP!" and instructing agents to be "judicious, fair and smart."

President Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday urging ICE officers to resume traffic stops, writing "we CANNOT give up one of I.C.E.'s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools, THE TRAFFIC STOP!" and instructing agents to be "judicious, fair and smart."

The directive reversed a pause on most ICE vehicle stops ordered Tuesday by DHS following the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Neither man was the intended target of the enforcement operations, sources said.

The directive reversed a pause on most ICE vehicle stops ordered Tuesday by DHS following the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Neither man was the intended target of the enforcement operations, sources said.

Border czar Tom Homan described the suspension as a "short-term review" and said ICE would continue to conduct record arrests. An administration official said agents needed additional training on vehicle stops before resuming the practice.

Border czar Tom Homan described the suspension as a "short-term review" and said ICE would continue to conduct record arrests. An administration official said agents needed additional training on vehicle stops before resuming the practice.

DHS said the officer who shot Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national with work authorization, fired while "fearing for public safety" after the man attempted to flee in his vehicle. The officers involved did not have body cameras.

DHS said the officer who shot Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national with work authorization, fired while "fearing for public safety" after the man attempted to flee in his vehicle. The officers involved did not have body cameras.

Trump made the right call restoring ICE traffic stops and backing agents doing dangerous work to protect Americans. When illegal immigrants resist arrest and endanger officers, agents have every right to defend themselves — and the public stands with them. Maximum enforcement, not retreat, is what keeps communities safe.

Trump made the right call restoring ICE traffic stops and backing agents doing dangerous work to protect Americans. When illegal immigrants resist arrest and endanger officers, agents have every right to defend themselves — and the public stands with them. Maximum enforcement, not retreat, is what keeps communities safe.

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ICE traffic stops have now killed two people in a week — neither a target of any investigation — and Trump reversed the halt anyway. Masked agents in unmarked cars create chaotic, terrifying situations that end in shootings with no body cameras and zero accountability. Reinstating a policy with a body count attached to it isn't tough enforcement, it's recklessness.

ICE traffic stops have now killed two people in a week — neither a target of any investigation — and Trump reversed the halt anyway. Masked agents in unmarked cars create chaotic, terrifying situations that end in shootings with no body cameras and zero accountability. Reinstating a policy with a body count attached to it isn't tough enforcement, it's recklessness.

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Trump has made the right decision in support of agents who are doing dangerous work to protect Americans. When illegal immigrants resist arrest and endanger officers, agents have every right to defend themselves, and the public stands with them. Maximum enforcement, not retreat, is what keeps communities safe.

Trump has made the right decision in support of agents who are doing dangerous work to protect Americans. When illegal immigrants resist arrest and endanger officers, agents have every right to defend themselves, and the public stands with them. Maximum enforcement, not retreat, is what keeps communities safe.

Trump once again has shown his disdain for public safety. Masked agents in unmarked cars have created chaotic, terrifying situations that have ended in tragedy, with agents facing little to no accountability. Reinstating a policy with a body count attached to it isn't tough enforcement, it's recklessness.

Trump once again has shown his disdain for public safety. Masked agents in unmarked cars have created chaotic, terrifying situations that have ended in tragedy, with agents facing little to no accountability. Reinstating a policy with a body count attached to it isn't tough enforcement, it's recklessness.

There's an 18% chance that the United States will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before Jan. 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's an 18% chance that the United States will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before Jan. 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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