# ICE can withhold body-camera footage unless release serves its 'best interests'

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has adopted a policy allowing it to withhold body-camera footage unless the agency determines release is in its own best interests. The policy limits public oversight of immigration enforcement actions. This raises accountability concerns for a law enforcement agency already under scrutiny for transparency.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/ice-body-cameras-footage-release) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:08:26 GMT

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://apnews.com/article/ice-body-cameras-officers-shootings-dab1b294c8dc412d9ef8557ccbebfd57) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:15:33 +0000