ICE Issues New Internal Guidance Restricting High-Speed Vehicle Chases
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued new internal guidance prohibiting high-speed vehicle chases and establishing stricter protocols for traffic stops, requiring specific training for officers engaging in these actions.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 1, 2026 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released new internal guidance that significantly alters procedures for vehicle pursuits and traffic stops. The directive, which is now in effect, prohibits ICE officers from engaging in high-speed vehicle chases.
In addition to banning high-speed pursuits, the new guidance mandates the establishment of stricter protocols for officers conducting traffic stops. These updated protocols aim to provide clearer guidelines and enhance oversight for such encounters.
Furthermore, the internal memo requires that officers who engage in these specific actions must undergo specialized training. The details of this required training, including its content and duration, were not provided in the summary.
The guidance also does not specify the exact date the internal memo was issued or the particular office or division within ICE responsible for its promulgation. The rationale behind the policy changes, such as specific incidents or evolving safety considerations, was also not detailed in the summary. Information regarding the potential impact of these new protocols on ICE operations or enforcement activities was also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by RYAN J. FOLEY, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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