"Border Patrol's Controversial Immigration Stops Put on Hold Amid Rising Tensions. Following a pair of tragic incidents in early July, in which two immigrants lost their lives in shootings by ICE agents, the US Border Patrol has announced a temporary halt to its contentious immigration stops. The decision comes as a response to mounting public outcry and growing concerns about the agency's tactics, with many questioning the need for such stops in the first place. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the future of the US Border Patrol's immigration enforcement strategy is under intense scrutiny."
The comments came following widespread reports earlier in the week that those stops would be put on pause after two immigrants were fatally shot by ICE agents in early July.