Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Summary
President Donald Trump’s border official, Tom Homan, said the background check of an ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting in Maine is being reviewed. The officer, David Brouillette, has a history of mental health and violent behavior according to his family. ICE has started requiring body cameras during vehicle stops to record what happens.Key Facts
- The ICE officer involved in the Maine shooting is David Brouillette, an Army veteran.
- Brouillette’s family said he had serious mental health problems and violent behavior in the past.
- Tom Homan said if these claims are true, Brouillette should not have passed vetting to become an ICE officer.
- The ICE vetting process and training are under internal review by Homeland Security’s internal affairs.
- Homeland Security briefly paused vehicle stops after the Maine shooting but President Trump pushed to resume them.
- ICE’s acting director David Venturella ordered body cameras to be worn during all vehicle stops.
- Lawmakers have raised concerns about ICE training, tactics, and use of force.
- There have been 56 complaints of excessive force against ICE officers; most are still being investigated.
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