Pattern of ICE/BP 'Less Lethal' Weapons Violations
critical documented
Location
Multiple Locations, United States
Date
January 20, 2026
Department
ICE / Border Patrol
Agency Type
ICE
Source
ProPublica / FRONTLINE
Description
ProPublica and FRONTLINE investigation found more than two dozen cases where ICE/Border Patrol officers deployed weapons in ways that violate federal guidelines - targeting head, neck, throat, spine, or groin. Guidelines prohibit these targets but agents routinely ignore them, causing permanent injuries including blindings.
Tags
less-lethal-weapons policy-violations pattern-of-abuse investigation