US President Donald Trump has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to continue conducting traffic stops, a move that directly contradicts a newly implemented policy halting the practice.
The reversal comes after at least 10 people were killed during immigration operations since the start of the administration's mass deportation campaign, including four fatalities during vehicle stops.
The president's comments, posted on social media, appear to override internal safety guidelines introduced in response to the deadly incidents.
The new policy had sought to limit high-risk vehicle stops to reduce the likelihood of fatal confrontations between agents and suspects.
By urging agents to resume these stops, the administration is signaling a prioritization of enforcement intensity over the recently adopted safety protocols.
This development intensifies scrutiny on ICE's operational methods and raises questions about the consistency of federal immigration policy.