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A dispute has erupted between the Department of Homeland Security and The New York Times over allegations that federal agents nationwide received directives stating the FBI would cease investigating altercations involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. DHS labeled the Times’ reporting as “FALSE” in a social media post, asserting that collaboration between DHS and the Justice Department on federal officer assault cases remains unchanged.
DHS emphasized that the FBI will continue investigating such incidents according to established agency protocols. The agency stated that the Trump administration remains committed to prosecuting anyone who assaults law enforcement officers to the fullest extent possible under law.
The New York Times responded through spokesperson Danielle Rhoades Ha, expressing confidence in the accuracy of its reporting to Fox News Digital. Rhoades Ha noted that the story included a joint statement from Justice Department and DHS officials denying any policy shift would occur.
According to the Times’ account, agents received recent notifications that the FBI would no longer examine confrontations with immigration officers—cases the outlet noted sometimes produce evidence for prosecuting DHS agents involved in violent encounters. The Times warned such a policy would severely curtail law enforcement oversight of immigration agents, effectively allowing the agency to investigate itself.
The Times connected its report to heightened scrutiny of federal officer conduct under the Trump administration, citing two fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Texas this month. These incidents have sparked renewed protests against immigration enforcement operations, while DHS has highlighted increased violence against federal law enforcement.
In a joint statement, DHS and DOJ reiterated their characterization of the Times report as entirely inaccurate, reaffirming their partnership in addressing crime and maintaining public safety.
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