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ICE agent shoots at vehicle after being struck by car, officials in New Jersey say
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- An ICE agent in Stafford Township, New Jersey, was struck by a vehicle and fired at the fleeing car during an attempted apprehension on Monday morning; the suspect remains at large.
- The agent sustained unknown injuries, and it is unclear if the suspect was harmed; authorities reported no public safety concerns.
- The incident occurred shortly after a new law was signed by President Donald Trump, providing ICE and DHS with approximately $70 billion in additional funding for deportation efforts.
- The law's passage followed a prolonged DHS shutdown and calls for reform after two US citizens were killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier in 2025.
- Stafford police clarified they were not involved in the ICE operation but were managing traffic and securing the scene during the ongoing investigation.
