ICE accountability measures
Summary
El Paso's City Council is looking into ways to make sure ICE is playing by the rules. This means they're exploring new policies to ensure accountability for the agency's actions within the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Implementing new protocols may involve administrative costs for training and enforcement.
City employees and individuals within city facilities, ensuring their rights are protected.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (14)
DHS Identifies woman seen in encounter with ICE in Chaparral, says she's a convicted meth trafficker
EL PASO, Texas, (KTSM) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released new details about a woman whose encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chaparral drew public attention and sparked concerns among residents. I...
Mexico asks U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico is seeking criminal investigations into migrant deaths tied to ICE custody and enforcement operations after the fatal shooting of a Mexican worker in Houston. The post Mexico asks U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in I...
Trump pushes ICE to continue traffic stops after fatal shootings
President Donald Trump urged ICE to keep conducting traffic stops despite recent fatal shootings that have intensified scrutiny of the agency's immigration enforcement tactics. The post Trump pushes ICE to continue traffic stops after fatal shootings...
Woman's encounter with ICE in Chaparral sparks concerns amid new suspension
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- On Wednesday morning, July 15, President Donald Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents should continue traffic stops, calling the tactic one of the agency's "most important and effective" tools. Homeland Securi...
Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings
ICE has suspended most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings involving officers, including the death of a Colombian man in Maine that prompted renewed scrutiny. The post Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly...
ICE plans to temporarily limit traffic stops following fatal shootings: reports
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has privately directed its officers to temporarily pause traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings, though the agency would not confirm the directive publicly. Sources confirmed to NewsNation, Th...
'People are hiding out at home, some don't even go to work anymore': Residents of El Paso, Texas try to evade ICE agents
'People are hiding out at home, some don't even go to work anymore': Residents of El Paso, Texas try to evade ICE agents Le Monde.fr
Civil rights groups sue to stop SB 4 Texas immigration law
Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The post Civil rights groups sue to stop SB 4 Texas immigration law appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Minnesota woman detained by ICE in El Paso still denied ovarian cyst surgery, congresswoman says
Rep. Angie Craig is calling for urgent medical treatment and possible release of a 23-year-old detainee after ICE confirmed her ovarian cyst but failed to outline a plan for surgery. The post Minnesota woman detained by ICE in El Paso still denied...
Video of officers using stun gun on man puts spotlight on police
Video courtesy of FitFam EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Another police encounter caught on video and gone viral is putting El Paso Police officers in the spotlight once again. This time, a video shows a man being pulled from his car and officers use a...
What led up to EPPD officer punching woman at El Paso business during arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A woman who was recorded being punched by an El Paso police officer is accused of multiple offenses following a traffic stop. KTSM 9 News learned she was granted personal recognizance bonds during a bond hearing on Friday,...
El Paso City Council OKs new guidelines for coordination with ICE
El Paso City Council OKs new guidelines for coordination with ICE KFOX
City Council (Work) - Apr 13, 2026
The city is considering protocols to ensure federal law enforcement officers have judicial warrants before entering city facilities to search, detain, or arrest individuals. This aims to protect city facilities and the rights of individuals within them.
El Paso City Council moves to hold ICE accountable with new measures
El Paso City Council moves to hold ICE accountable with new measures KFOX
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