The Trump administration has officially committed to releasing body camera footage from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating in Minnesota. This announcement signals a shift toward greater public accountability for federal field operations.
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- The Commitment: In a House Homeland Security Committee testimony, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons stated he is “committed to full transparency” and “fully welcomes” the integration of body cameras.
- Funding the Rollout: Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed that $20 million from a recent federal spending bill has been earmarked to cover the expansion of the bodycam program.
- Expansion Plans: While the immediate focus is on the Minneapolis area, Homan noted that the administration intends to scale bodycam usage to agents nationwide.
