New Delhi, July 15 -- WASHINGTON - Immigration and Customs Enforcement suspended most vehicle stops by its enforcement and removal operations agents nationwide on Tuesday, a reversal triggered by two shooting deaths in one week that drew condemnation from senators in both parties and left the agency's account of each incident under formal challenge.

The directive, effective immediately, applies to ERO agents operating independently. Exceptions remain for operations conducted with partner agencies targeting criminal suspects under judicial warrants. Homeland Security Investigations, a separate ICE arm, is unaffected. The policy change is the first formal operational restriction placed on ERO agents since President Donald Trump launched hi...