Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dropped a requirement that officers prepare written reports identifying targets before making arrests, ending a process that had been in place for more than 15 years, according to current and former agency officials.
ICE and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials told NBC News that the policy was eliminated earlier this year, reflecting a shift toward broader operations in public spaces and residential areas, including Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, and Boston, the network reported Tuesday.
Darius Reeves, former director of ICE’s Baltimore field office, said the worksheet had been standard for nearly every arrest, except when officers were assisting local police. Reeves, who left the agency in May, said DHS leadership communicated the decision before his departure. However, he noted that some officers continue to use the forms voluntarily out of concern for potential legal liability.
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