# ICE vehicle stop and pursuit policy changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ice-vehicle-stop-and-pursuit-policy-changes > Updated: 2026-10-16T13:29:24.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has implemented new protocols regarding vehicle stops and pursuits following a series of controversial encounters, including fatal shootings in Maine, Texas, and Houston. Initial guidance prohibited officers from engaging in high-speed vehicle pursuits, requiring them to record vehicle information for later investigation instead of chasing non-compliant drivers. The policy also restricted vehicle stops to officers who have completed specific agency training and mandated that enforcement vehicles be equipped with lights and sirens. Subsequent updates confirmed the resumption of vehicle stops under new oversight requirements. A directive from presidential border policy official Tom Homan mandates that at least one agent must have an operational body camera turned on throughout the entire duration of every vehicle stop. While intended to document agent actions, critics have noted that the policy does not require all agents on the scene to wear devices, which may affect the range of recorded footage. The implementation of these measures necessitates new resources for specialized training and data storage. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: ICE resumes vehicle stops with body camera requirements ICE has resumed vehicle stops in the U.S., requiring at least one agent to use an operational body camera during interventions to document actions following recent fatal encounters. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-resumes-vehicle-stops-with-body-camera-requirements ### 2026-10-01: ICE bans high-speed vehicle pursuits and tightens traffic stop rules ICE has banned high-speed vehicle pursuits and implemented stricter rules for traffic stops, including mandatory training and body cameras, following several fatal shootings during enforcement encounters. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-issues-new-rules-for-vehicle-stops-and-bans-high-speed-chases --- Cite as: ICE vehicle stop and pursuit policy changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ice-vehicle-stop-and-pursuit-policy-changes