ICE says it now has enough body cameras for all field agents

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE will have enough body-worn cameras to equip all field agents by the end of September, with ongoing training and Motorola mics being retrofitted to also function as recorders. The rollout has repeatedly been delayed in the past, with officials citing training as the current bottleneck and earlier promises that cameras would be in place within weeks; ICE now asserts hardware supply is sufficient. After deadly incidents in July without cameras, lawmakers from both parties renewed calls for universal body cameras to increase transparency and accountability. The political arc around funding and support for body cameras shifted under the Trump administration and DHS leadership changes, with a notable pivot toward endorsing universal cameras amid public scrutiny. ICE has faced longstanding questions about the total number of cameras available, but recent statements claim there are enough devices to equip all officers, with training still in progress. The overall trajectory remains focused on completing the agency-wide rollout by the requested deadline, amid ongoing oversight and public scrutiny.