In an exclusive news break, reporter Ryan Foley revealed that ICE quietly altered its policy last year to release body-camera footage only when the agency deems it in its “best interests”—casting serious doubt on its public pledges of transparency.
A masterclass in cross-bureau coordination and accountability journalism, the story forced a response from the agency as it faced scrutiny over provisions allowing leadership to withhold or indefinitely delay footage following serious injuries or deaths in custody.
Following the AP’s report, ICE’s acting director pledged to equip every officer with a body camera by the end of August, while standing firm on the requirement for agency approval before releasing any footage.
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