Immigration agents can use deadly force against someone who poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury, according to a DHS policy. Historically, federal law enforcement agencies have spent weeks or even months conducting exhaustive investigations before deciding whether an agent’s use of force was appropriate. ICE and other federal agents respond to protestors as they operate in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 13, 2026. Read more of Campbell’s analysis on federal agents’ powers here. Can federal agents ask to see proof of citizenship?

Source: CNN January 18, 2026 14:26 UTC