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Use of military equipment in immigration operations

The use of military equipment, such as helicopters and flash-bang devices, in domestic immigration operations and the implications of this practice.

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Jan 7, 2026

What legal authorities allow ICE to acquire or use military-grade gear?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can lawfully acquire and use equipment that may be described as “military-grade” through a mix of its statutory investigative authorities, department-lev...