XPost: rec.food.cooking, mn.politics, alt.law-enforcement   
   From: flwp@in.valid   
      
   On Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:10:53 -0000 (UTC)   
   Cindy Hamilton  wrote:   
      
   > At least 5 U.S. citizens were shot by ICE agents in the last 6-7   
   > months.   
   >   
   > --   
   Maybe if they quit illegally obstructing federal law enforcement   
   activities, eh leftard?   
      
   AI Overview   
   ICE agents are authorized to defend themselves and others from imminent   
   threats of death or serious bodily injury, with policies allowing for the use   
   of "objectively reasonable" force. While they are trained to prioritize safety   
   and use minimum necessary    
   force, they can employ deadly force immediately if they perceive a high-level   
   threat.   
   Key details regarding ICE agent self-defense:   
   Use of Force Policy: Agents are trained to use force when they have   
   "reasonable grounds to believe that such force is necessary". This includes   
   using less-lethal devices like pepper spray or flashbang grenades.   
   Deadly Force: According to training documents, deadly force does not have to   
   be a last resort, and agents may initiate it if they feel it is required to   
   protect themselves.   
   Vehicle Exception: While generally prohibited from shooting at moving   
   vehicles, agents may do so if they believe the vehicle is being used as a   
   weapon to threaten deadly force.   
   Legal Protections: Agents are not granted "absolute immunity," but often have   
   qualified immunity, meaning they can face lawsuits or criminal charges if they   
   act outside the law or policy, though this is difficult to prove.   
   Resistance: Agents may use force when encountering resistance to arrest   
      
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