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ICE officer under investigation for mental health issues, violence amid Maine shootings.

United States President Donald Trump has said that an investigation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency led to a fatal shooting. Born in Colombia in Maine is being investigated after family members revealed to The Associated Press that he had a history of severe mental illness and violent behavior.

Tom Homan said on Sunday that if the claims of the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were true, “I don’t think he would have been released.”

“There are a number of things that are being evaluated,” Homan said on CNN about the commander, veteran David Brouillette. “These studies are being reviewed. I know that this matter, according to the investigation, is being reviewed by the internal affairs department.”

Questions about the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rush to hire, train and deploy thousands of new ICE officers to meet Trump’s immigration crackdown have reached a critical level after repeated shootings of immigrants in Maine and Houston.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ordered the suspension of traffic after the shooting in Maine, but Trump immediately reversed himself and insisted the suspension be reinstated as a key tool in his campaign to deport and deport illegal immigrants.

DHS did not immediately respond Sunday to a request for comment on the internal review.

ICE orders body cameras during traffic stops

Homan said that “changes have been made” and that ICE Director David Venturella has issued a new order requiring body cameras to be used when police make a traffic stop.

“Currently, at every parking lot, there is only one camera to record all the incidents,” he said.

He said Venturella “sent instructions that they only want one camera at the parking lot, so we have everything on video”.

It’s unclear whether the department’s actions are enough to quell concerns from Congressional lawmakers over training and DHS procedures as they try to meet Trump’s deportation goals.

Lawmakers push for solutions

MPs from both parties have expressed concern.

Democrats pressed ICE officials during a closed-door session of the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee last week, leaving some with more questions than answers.

Lawmakers were told at the event that there have been 56 enforcement complaints against ICE officials — 32 were dismissed, and one was referred for disciplinary action.

No punishment was imposed, lawmakers said they were told. All other incidents are still under investigation.

Meanwhile, Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, chairwoman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, pushed for the use of body cameras and ensured funding for the project. He added that it was “very sad” that the officer who shot him in his home country did not use a body camera.