US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man while his child was in the car - BBC

US immigration officials are defending ICE agents who shot a man during an encounter where his child was present in the vehicle. Officials argue the suspect endangered the child by his actions, while the incident remains under scrutiny.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding ICE enforcement tactics and the safety of bystanders during high-stakes immigration operations.
"We weren't aware the child was in the car," Mullin added at a news conference on Friday, arguing that it…
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