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Trump orders ICE to resume traffic stops after deadly incidents
By Justin Boggs at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
One day after the Department of Homeland Security told Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to temporarily halt most traffic stops, President Donald Trump said ICE agents should continue making stops.We have to get them out, Trump wrote on social media, referring to people in the U.S. illeg...
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Why this matters in The Waco
The recent directive to pause most traffic stops by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, followed by President Trump's call to resume them, has significant implications for the Waco community. Given the deadly incidents in Texas and Maine, local residents may be concerned about the potential risks and consequences of such stops. The fact that agents were not wearing body cameras during these incidents raises questions about accountability and transparency. As the investigation into these incidents continues, Waco residents should pay close attention to how the Department of Homeland Security and ICE respond to concerns about officer training and the use of force. The decision to resume traffic stops will ultimately fall to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and interim ICE Director David Venturella, and it remains to be seen how their decision will impact the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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