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July 23, 2026
ICE Officer's Vetting Under Internal Review After Fatal Shooting in Maine
- Tom Homan confirmed that the vetting of ICE officer David Brouillette, involved in a fatal shooting, is under internal review due to serious allegations of mental health issues and violent behavior.
- The review includes an examination of the training and hiring practices within ICE, amid growing scrutiny from lawmakers.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has paused vehicle stops, but President Trump has insisted they resume, emphasizing their importance in immigration enforcement.
5 Sources
- White House is already mad at DHS head Markwayne Mullin just months into the job: reportJul 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM · Independent
- Homan on status of ICE officers involved in fatal shootings: 'I don't know specifically'Jul 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s border czar admits he doesn’t know whether ICE agents behind fatal shootings are still on active dutyJul 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM · Independent
- Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vettingJul 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM · The Guardian
- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shootingJul 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM · ABC News