ICE says body cameras need congressional funding; judge demands their use during enforcement actions amid transparency concerns.

ICE officials told a federal judge in Chicago that expanding body camera use for immigration enforcement agents would require additional funding from Congress. While some agents already have cameras, officials confirmed no body cameras are used at a detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, despite protests. Judge Sara Ellis ordered agents to activate cameras during arrests, searches, and protests, expressing concern over footage showing tear gas use and aggressive tactics. The hearing, part of a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, highlighted ongoing issues with transparency, evidence retention, and officer safety.