On Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:06 -0500
jmquown <
j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
Trolls need to go back to school.
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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