A set of internal emails obtained via Freedom of Information Act requests reveals that senior officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) knew months in advance that their agents' use of force was on the rise.

The information, published by POLITICO and sourced from documents compiled by the watchdog organization American Oversight, reveals that the messages Internal records show that as early as March of last year, there was concern about the increase in incidents during immigration operations across the country. According to these records, the increase coincided with the start of President Donald Trump's new term and a more aggressive deportation policy. Internal alerts and rising numbers: According to the emails, the then-head of ICE operations, Caleb Vitello, was informed that in the first two months of the administration, 67 use-of-force incidents were reported, compared to 17 in the same period of the previous year. That is, almost four times as many. The documents do not reflect urgent orders to adjust tactics or reinforce training. In contrast, part of the internal discussion focused on highlighting that assaults against agents had also increased, seeking to contextualize the figures. The DHS has publicly maintained that its officers act under protocols and with “restraint,” while Secretary Kristi Noem stated in January that agents comply with the law and their training. Pressure for Reform: The revelation comes after the Minneapolis shootings and the deaths of two Americans, which have put ICE under national scrutiny. In Congress, lawmakers from both parties have questioned tactics and oversight. Senator James Lankford called these cases tragic but rare, while Rand Paul warned that public trust has eroded. The current acting director of ICE, Todd Lyons, has faced questions from lawmakers about controls and standards of force; meanwhile,Democrats and some Republicans are pushing for changes to training and intervention rules as part of DHS funding negotiations.

For American Oversight, the documents reflect a troubling picture regarding the use of force and transparency.

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