FBI Agents Directed to Defer ICE Assault Investigations; DOJ Denies Policy Shift
FBI agents have been instructed to defer investigations involving assaults on immigration agents to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), according to an internal email. This directive has raised concerns as HSI is part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), potentially leading to conflicts of interest. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have denied any policy change, stating that the FBI will continue to investigate such cases according to agency policy. The situation follows recent incidents involving ICE officers and has sparked debate over the appropriate handling of these investigations. 
