ICE Halts Traffic Stops in Maine After Second Fatal Shooting in One Week

Protesters took to the streets in Maine after ICE agents fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in his car — the second deadly incident involving the immigration agency within a week.

ICE Halts Traffic Stops in Maine After Second Fatal Shooting in One Week

Demonstrators marched in the U.S. state of Maine on Tuesday following another deadly shooting by immigration enforcement agents. A 26-year-old man from Colombia was gunned down inside his vehicle on Monday. The incident marks the second time within a single week that personnel from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have killed someone. In response, the agency has temporarily suspended traffic stops. This was reported by nu.CW.

The fatal shooting sparked street protests across Maine. Public anger has intensified after two lethal encounters with ICE officers in rapid succession.

Source: NU.cw (Dutch Caribbean)